The North Carolina Bankruptcy Information Blog

One thing you may already know about most court proceedings, is that parties usually have the option to represent themselves without the aid of an attorney. This is called appearing ‘Pro Se’, which, in Latin means “for oneself”. In a bankruptcy proceeding, when money is tight, the thought of saving money by cutting out attorneys and their fees can be pretty tempting. But there are many reasons this is a bad idea.

Bankruptcy can be complicated and bankruptcy judges are a picky bunch. They expect that the preparation of the voluntary petition, schedules, or other documents will be done accurately and on time.…

So you’ve decided to file bankruptcy. You might be wondering if you need to hire an attorney, or if the process is simple enough to do on your own. In theory, you could file the case on your own, and some people do. The problem is, your financial situation is unique. Following a generic bankruptcy “how-to” guide can actually leave you in a far worse position than you were before filing.

To take advantage of the full potential bankruptcy has to offer, it is vital that your case be handled with the utmost attention to the laws that govern bankruptcy and their application the complex facts of your individual situation.…