Part 1
Introduction (2:38)
Part 1 Introduction
Bankruptcy is a legal process that provides relief to many individuals who can no longer pay all of their debts.
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http://www.uscourts.gov/video/bankruptcybasics/bankruptcyBasics.cfm?VNAME=chap_01VCODE=bb_01_stop
http://www.uscourts.gov/video/bankruptcybasics/chap_01.wmv
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Part 2
Types of Bankruptcy (3:55)
Part 2 Types of Bankruptcy
There are three main types of bankruptcy cases for individuals, the most common of which are chapter 7 and chapter 13.
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http://www.uscourts.gov/video/bankruptcybasics/bankruptcyBasics.cfm?VNAME=chap_02VCODE=bb_02_stop
http://www.uscourts.gov/video/bankruptcybasics/chap_02.wmv
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Part 3
Limits of Bankruptcy (4:34)
Part 3 Limits of Bankruptcy
Some debts cannot be discharged in a bankruptcy.
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http://www.uscourts.gov/video/bankruptcybasics/bankruptcyBasics.cfm?VNAME=chap_03VCODE=bb_03_stop
http://www.uscourts.gov/video/bankruptcybasics/chap_03.wmv
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Part 4
Filing for Bankruptcy (2:57)
Part 4 Filing for Bankruptcy
In order to file for bankruptcy, an individual must take a credit counseling course and accurately complete and file a number of documents.
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http://www.uscourts.gov/video/bankruptcybasics/bankruptcyBasics.cfm?VNAME=chap_04VCODE=bb_04_stop
http://www.uscourts.gov/video/bankruptcybasics/chap_04.wmv
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Part 5
Creditors' Meeting (1:27)
Part 5 Creditors' Meeting
Every debtor is required to appear at a creditors' meeting conducted by a trustee who asks the debtor questions about the debtor's financial condition and gives creditors the opportunity to do the same.
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http://www.uscourts.gov/video/bankruptcybasics/bankruptcyBasics.cfm?VNAME=chap_05VCODE=bb_05_stop
http://www.uscourts.gov/video/bankruptcybasics/chap_05.wmv
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Part 6
Court Hearings (6:58)
Part 6 Court Hearings
In some cases, a debtor may be required to appear at hearings before a bankruptcy judge.
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http://www.uscourts.gov/video/bankruptcybasics/bankruptcyBasics.cfm?VNAME=chap_06VCODE=bb_06_stop
http://www.uscourts.gov/video/bankruptcybasics/chap_06.wmv
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Part 7
This Discharge (1:27)
Part 7 This Discharge
Debtors are usually able to discharge most or all of their debts. Once a debt is discharged, a creditor may not attempt to collect it from the debtor.
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http://www.uscourts.gov/video/bankruptcybasics/bankruptcyBasics.cfm?VNAME=chap_07VCODE=bb_07_stop
http://www.uscourts.gov/video/bankruptcybasics/chap_07.wmv
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Part 8
Legal Assistance (4:58)
Part 8 Legal Assistance
Debtors are strongly encouraged to find competent legal counsel. Even if you cannot afford to pay an attorney, you may be able to qualify for free or discounted legal services.
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http://www.uscourts.gov/video/bankruptcybasics/bankruptcyBasics.cfm?VNAME=chap_08VCODE=bb_08_stop
http://www.uscourts.gov/video/bankruptcybasics/chap_08.wmv
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