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Do I Need an Attorney to File Bankruptcy?

Published: 09/08/2011 by Joan Davis in Personal Finance

Having to file for bankruptcy is not something anyone ever plans to do, nor is it anything that should be done except as a last resort. It’s a drastic action, and it can be a complex and disorienting one, at that. For this reason, many wonder if enlisting the services of an attorney is necessary for filing bankruptcy. The answer to this is no—but with a major caveat. While it is legally permissible and technically plausible to file for bankruptcy without a lawyer, it is generally not advised. Th