Congressman Dennis J. Kucinich

Bankruptcy

Recent revisions to the bankruptcy code went into affect on October 17, 2005. These revisions have substantially changed the process of filing for bankruptcy, including a provision requiring credit counseling from a government approved agency prior to filing. Below I have included several links to assist consumers in understanding these changes.

Understanding the basics of bankruptcy

Understanding the new requirement for credit counseling

Finding the right credit counselor for you

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