For Central District of Callifornia USBC- go to http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/ and click on the box that says Petitions - Forms, then go down to Chapter 7 and there is a complete package. If you are not filing in the Central District of California - check out the site for your district court as the courts have individual requirements you will want to meet.
You don't need any forms - child support is not discharged in bankruptcy.
You need to contact a bankruptcy lawyer since you need to have one to file. Which chapter depends on how much money you have, you may not qualify for chapter 7 if you have too much money.
Chapter 7 is a liquidation bankruptcy, you are giving up your assets. If you want to keep your home and car you would need to file a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.
The information and downloadable forms for all bankruptcy filings can be found at www.bankruptcyaction.com
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You can file for bankruptcy in Illinois at the United States Bankruptcy Court District of Illinois. You will need to decide whether you are filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. If you are unfamiliar with the process, it is recommended to seek the help of an attorney. Securing legal representation can be helpful for those who are overwhelmed by the bankruptcy process.
The exact procedures will vary by the rules of your local bankruptcy court, but a Chapter 13 debt can voluntarily dismiss a bankruptcy at almost anytime. Where I practice law, the debtor just needs to complete and sign a one page form and submit a proposed order. Both are forms you can get from the local bankruptcy court. The website for your local bankruptcy court should have the forms you need.
You don't need a job to file Chapter 7!
You can file Chapter 13, but you would need to pay all creditors in full because you are not eligible to receive a discharge. If you want file Chapter 13 and receive a discharge, you must wait to file until 6 years have passed since your Chapter 7 case. You would to wait 7 years if you want to file another Chapter 7 case.
You can file chapter 7 bk. Unless you have another revenue source, you would not qualify for a chapter 13 bk because you need to have "regular income" for a 13 bk.
If you filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in MI and it is discharged, you can amend whatever document you want at any time. It does not matter whether it is during the process of bankruptcy or after the discharge.