Mandatory Documents to be Provided

Prior to filing

*Please note the items listed below are REQUIRED in order to file a bankruptcy case. Please bring a copy of these items to our office before the filing appointment to review and sign your petition.

1. All pages of 6 months of bank statements for any checking /savings account that you have had open in the past 6 months, even if the account has been closed.

2.Recorded mor gages, equity lines as well as any judgement liens against your real estate. * Note- this is NOT the settlement statement you received at the closing of your home. the recorded mortgages contains a book, page number and recording stamp.

4. Titles or lease papers (not registration papers) to all vehicles, boats, mobile homes or trailers that are in your name.

5. Certificates of stock, bonds, or disclosures to safe deposit boxes in your name.

6. ALL PAGES of you state and federal tax returns, including 1099/w-2 forms for the past 2 years.

8. 6 months of pay stubs, wage earning statements or profit loss statements from any source of employment you have had in the past 6 months. If married you must also include your spouse's last 6 months of income information even if he/she is NOT filing.

9. Recent retirement statement from 401k,403b or other qualified savings account

10. Credit counseling needs to be completed . We suggest www.hbcce.org for your credit counseling.

11. list of all creditors owed or a billing statement from each creditor.