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TYLA (Texas Young Lawyers Association) — a department of the Texas State Bar, serves the public by providing free legal educational material. The TYLA site provides information on a range of legal issues, including Bankruptcy. The TYLA bankruptcy publication gives an overview of common bankruptcy issues and addresses topics such as:
Why file for bankruptcy protection;
Choosing the right type of bankruptcy;
The cost of bankruptcy;
Is an attorney required?
| TexasLawHelp.org — is an initiative of the Texas Access to Justice Commission, the Texas Equal Access to Justice Foundation, and various legal aid organizations. The site is a good source of Texas-specific civil (non-criminal) legal information, divided according to topic. Under Consumer-Bankruptcy, the site provides access to bankruptcy-related publications including:
Alternatives to bankruptcy;
Bankruptcy: Frequently Asked Questions;
When should I apply for bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy without a lawyer.
The site also provides a link to bankruptcy forms. Some resources are available in Spanish and Vietnamese.
| Free Advice Bankruptcy Law Center — is an excellent and comprehensive source of articles and answers to frequently asked questions about all aspects of bankruptcy. Topics addressed include:
Consumer bankruptcy;
Business bankruptcy;
Credit problems;
Alternatives to bankruptcy;
Debt consolidation;
Creditor rights;
Collections.
| Texas Bankruptcy Lawyers — can help you eliminate debts through bankruptcy or other federal or state insolvency laws. AttorneyPages.com, a free, comprehensive attorney directory, allows you to search for attorneys by field of expertise and area. Search for Texas bankruptcy attorneys by Texas county or city, or insert your zip code and search for attorneys within a certain mile radius.
| U.S. Courts — is the official site of the Federal Judiciary and provides information about the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government. Follow the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts link for access to:
Bankruptcy forms;
Bankruptcy Basics, a detailed guide to bankruptcy process and procedure;
Bankruptcy resources.
| United States Bankruptcy Court – Southern District of Texas — serves the Texas southern district, which is comprised of 7 Divisions: Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Galveston, Houston, Laredo, McAllen and Victoria. (For details of the counties served by each division, see the map listed under Addresses, Hours, Phone Information). The Court site provides information and access to:
Electronic case filing;
Local and national Rules and Procedures;
Select court opinions;
Judges’ procedures and schedules.
| United States Bankruptcy Court – Northern District of Texas — serves the Texas northern district. Court locations include Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas, Fort Worth, Lubbock, San Angelo, and Wichita Falls. Features of the Court website include:
Local bankruptcy rules;
Forms;
Information for pro se applicants i.e., debtors without attorney representation (available under the General Info tab);
Legal links;
Answers to an extensive list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
| United States Bankruptcy Court – Western District of Texas — serves the Texas western district, including Austin, El Paso, Midland, San Antonio, and Waco. Resources available on the site include:
Bankruptcy Self Service Center, designed to assist bankruptcy applicants not represented by an attorney (pro se applicants);
Bankruptcy Reform Act information;
Opinions entered on or after April 15, 2005;
Creditor and debtor frequently asked questions;
Bankruptcy Fraud Hotline;
| United States Bankruptcy Court – Eastern District of Texas — serves 43 counties in the eastern part of Texas, ranging from the Red River in the north to the Gulf of Mexico in the South. Court Clerk’s Office locations include Tyler, Plano, and Beaumont. Court may also be held in Lufkin and Texarkana.. The Court site is easy to navigate and provides an extensive guide for applicants filing for bankruptcy without an attorney. To see if your county is served by the Bankruptcy Court – Eastern District, consult the Divisions and Offices webpage.
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