A lawyer is actually one of the best resources for information about bankruptcy. There are even bankruptcy lawyers who specialize in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy law.
Bankruptcy lawyers take care of the massive amounts of paperwork and communication with the court. But perhaps the most important thing that an attorney can do is the consulting aspect. The law...
It depends on what Chapter you file under and how complicated your case is. Your lawyer will definitely go to the meeting of creditors with you, where you sit before the trustee for an interview...
It is a matter of public record - like most any other court proceeding. Reporting agencies only compile and report what you asked the court. And BK, by its very nature, needs to be very public to...
You are not going to find a free bankruptcy lawyer, but you may find a cheap one. Another thing you can do is get all the forms, fill them out, and file them youself. That would cut the cost or find...
It is known as "Attorney-Client Privilege." An attorney can not be compelled, and need not disclose, ANY communication between themselves and a client, under ANY circumstance.