Initial Intake Form & Documents Needed to File Bankruptcy

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Documents You Will Need to File Bankruptcy

In order to file bankruptcy, you will need to provide your attorney with documents detailing your financial situation.  This list includes some of the most common documents needed by your attorney.  However, your attorney may need additional documents from you depending on your case.

• Driver's License and Social Security
• All bank statements for the three (3) month period immediately preceding the filing of your case; if you are self-employed, you will need to provide bank statements for the preceding twelve (12) month period
• Your last two tax returns
• Pay stubs or other evidence of pay for the six months prior to the month that you filed bankruptcy
• Listing of all your creditors, including your most recent billing statements from those creditor
• Documentation regarding your home mortgage and car loans
• Documentation regarding any lawsuits which may have been filed against you
• Routine household bills such as for electricity, cell phone, insurance