Missouri Bankruptcy Law

Is an Attorney Necessary? An attorney is not necessary, however, handling a Missouri bankruptcy case successfully without an attorney (known as being “Pro Se”) is difficult and certain rights may not be fully protected. Although the law permits individuals known as petition preparers to assist preparation of Missouri bankruptcy ...

Bankruptcy is a federal court proceeding designed to provide individuals and businesses with a way to address debt problems. It is intended to provide debtors with a “ fresh start” or debt relief, while treating creditors fairly. There are six types of bankruptcy: Chapter 7, 9, 11, 12, 13 and 15. This material discusses Chapter 7 and ...