Debtors - Western District of Missouri

Debtors & Self-Assistance

Overview and guidance for filing without an attorney

A debtor is a person who has filed a petition for relief under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. A person that files without an attorney is a "pro se" debtor.

Things You Should Consider Before Filing for Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy video: A 30-minute overview of bankruptcy and related filing procedures

Filing without using an attorney

Bankruptcy timelines for Chapter 7 and for Chapter 13

Forms needed to file for Chapter 7 or for Chapter 13

Bankruptcy terminology

Frequently asked questions about bankruptcy

Credit counseling & means test information

Local rules and procedures

Free bankruptcy forms

Instructions for completing free bankruptcy forms

Lists of Interest		Working With Us
Chapter 13 Trustee U.S. Trustee Missouri Bar Association Kansas Bar Association Bankruptcy Appellate Panel District of Kansas Eastern District of Missouri		Paper filings must be mailed or filed in person at the Kansas City courthouse (click here for our address) Phone: 816-512-1800 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m., weekdays) Voice Case Information System (VCIS): 1-866-222-8029 Bankruptcy Phone Directory Hearing & 341 Meeting Locations

Debtors & Self-Assistance

Things You Should Consider Before Filing for Bankruptcy

Lists of Interest

Working With Us