Dallas Bankruptcy: Your bankruptcy attorney will need you to provide information so that he can determine whether you should file bankruptcy, whether you are eligible to file bankruptcy, and if you are eligible which chapter will be best for you. In order to answer these questions, it is helpful if prospective bankruptcy debtors bring information with them to their initial consultation. I usually request the following documents:
1. Your last two federal income tax returns. Debtors who recently moved from a state that has state income tax should provide copies of their state income tax returns as well.
2. Pay stubs, profit and loss statements, and any other statements showing income received during the prior six months. As a general rule, if you received any form of income during the last six months, I will need to know about it.
3. Bills, statements, and any other attempts to collect debt. This is not limited to just the debts you wish to discharge. I also need to know how much you owe on debts secured by property you wish to keep. Don’t forget to bring copies of any papers pertaining to lawsuits to which you are a party.
4. Most bankruptcy attorneys, including myself, have a questionnaire they will ask you to fill out and bring with you to your initial consultation.
These documents will allow me to review your case and give you advice about your financial situation. When my clients come prepared to their initial consultation, by the end of the meeting I usually have a good idea of what steps need to be taken to provide my clients with debt relief.
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