1-06:  FILING BANKRUPTCY: Forms: Instructions: Petitions: Schedules

The Bankruptcy Code allows individuals and entities to file a bankruptcy case under Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, or Chapter 13, if the individual or entity qualifies to file a bankruptcy case under that chapter.  There are many forms required, including a petition, schedules, and statements, all of which must be filed to properly begin a bankruptcy case.  Detailed information is required to be provided on these forms, including information about real property, personal property, debts, assets, secured debt, unsecured debt, leases, lawsuits, exemptions, creditors, etc.   

• READ THESE FORMS CAREFULLY so that you provide all information required to begin and continue your bankruptcy case.   
• See link below to a combined checklist of forms required for all chapters.  
• Filing a bankruptcy case must be accompanied by a filing fee.  See link below for chart of filing fees. 
• NOTE:  See section 4 of The Central Guide, under LBR 1006-1, for the applicable scenarios and forms needed to apply to waive a filing fee or to pay the filing fee in installments.   

NOTE: There are special rules for a municipality to file a chapter 9 case.  Those rules and forms are not covered here. 

NOTE: FRBP 1019 contains provisions when a party contests the entry of an order for relief.  This includes applying specified provisions of the FRBP Part VII Rules.