I was perusing the U.S. Bankruptcy Court - District of Colorado website this morning and noticed the cautionary information listed on one of the pages. I realized it might be useful for many of you who are considering filing personal bankruptcy in Denver or any of its outlying areas. So, I am posting the information below.
Deadlines in bankruptcy are extremely important. Failure to observe them can jeopardize your rights, claims or interests in your case.
Some of the responses to your questions will vary depending upon whether your case was filed before October 17, 2005, the effective date for changes to the Bankruptcy Code.
Through January 20, 2006, 81% of the cases dismissed under the new provisions of the Bankruptcy Code were filed by debtors who did not have an attorney.
The Court staff cannot give legal advice.
The Clerk’s office CANNOT:
- Explain the meaning of a particular rule
- Give an interpretation of case law
- Explain the result of taking or not taking action in a case
- Tell you whether jurisdiction is proper in a case
- Tell you whether a complaint properly presents a claim
- Provide advice on the best procedure to accomplish a particular goal
- Apply a Rule or Statute
- Explain who should receive proper notice or service
Given the statistics listed above, you may want to consider contacting a qualified bankruptcy lawyer. If you do, and you live in the Denver, Aurora, Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Littleton, Englewood, Northglenn, Westminster, Broomfield, Lakewood, Brighton, Lafayette, or Golden, Colorado area, please feel free to get in touch with me at: 303-955-7570, or help@cobankruptcyhelp.com, or fill out the free consultation form.
