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Introduction to Bankruptcy Topics

The Legal Information Institute of Cornell University provides introductions to numerous bankruptcy issues such as the bankruptcy prevention and the Consumer Protection Act, the different types of bankruptcy, and debtor/creditor information. The site also includes links to additional federal statutes and regulations. 

Michigan Resources

• Michigan Compiled Laws prepared by the Michigan Legislative Council (Chapter 54A Bankruptcy)
• Delinquent Tax Collection Guidelines prepared by the Michigan Department of Treasury;  includes instructions for submitting installment agreements for delinquent taxes

Federal Statutes

• Bankruptcy Code prepared by the Legal Information Institute of Cornell University
• Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure

Federal Courts

• The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts provides links to the bankruptcy courts in each of the 94 federal judicial districts
• United States Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Michigan provides links to general information, rules, forms, trustees, and debtor education resources
• United States Bankruptcy Court Western District of Michigan includes link to information for filing bankruptcy without an attorney—the Pro-Se Debtor Guide

Bankruptcy Guides and Resources

• American Bankruptcy Institute: Consumer Education Center provides an overview of bankruptcy and frequently asked questions.
• Findlaw for the Public: Bankruptcy & Debt.  Includes information on debt relief options, bankruptcy basics, forms, and resources.
• The Virtual Chase: Legal Research Guide.  Includes links to databases to research documents and bankruptcy filings by individuals and companies.  Also includes a links to public records and journals.

Debt Management Resources

• Debt Collection FAQ's: Facts for Consumers from the Federal Trade Commission
• In Debt? A page with links to Federal Trade Commission resources relating to credit, debt collection, and bankruptcy

Mortgage Foreclosures

• Federal Trade Commission, Facts for Consumers: "Mortgage Payments Sending You Reeling? Here's What to Do? This site includes links to the HUD counseling agencies in Michigan and other states that can help consumers with foreclosure issues.
• Michigan State Housing Development Authority: "Foreclosure Q & A". This site gives information about the foreclosure process and also gives direct links to the HUD approved foreclosure counseling agencies for each Michigan county.
• National Consumer Law Center: "Saving Your Home from Foreclosure
• Federal Trade Commission, Facts for Consumers: "Foreclosure Rescue Scams: Another Potential Stress for Homeowners in Distress. This site describes common foreclosure rescue scams and explains how consumers can avoid being caught in them.
  
• Federal Reserve Board: "Mortgage Foreclosure Resources.
• Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act information (MFDRA)  Information on the MFDRA from the WhiteHouse web site.
• Bankruptcy Law Network - Information on MFDRA.  More information on the MFDRA from the Bankruptcy Law Network.

Finding an Attorney

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