Official Form 101

Voluntary Petition for Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy 12/15

The bankruptcy forms use you and Debtor 1 to refer to a debtor filing alone. A married couple may file a bankruptcy case together—called a 

joint case—and in joint cases, these forms use you to ask for information from both debtors. For example, if a form asks, “Do you own a car,” 

the answer would be yes if either debtor owns a car. When information is needed about the spouses separately, the form uses Debtor 1 and 

Debtor 2 to distinguish between them. In joint cases, one of the spouses must report information as Debtor 1 and the other as Debtor 2. The 

same person must be Debtor 1 in all of the forms.

Be as complete and accurate as possible. If two married people are filing together, both are equally responsible for supplying correct 

information. If more space is needed, attach a separate sheet to this form. On the top of any additional pages, write your name and case number 

(if known). Answer every question.

Part 1: Identify Yourself

About Debtor 1: About Debtor 2 (Spouse Only in a Joint Case): 

1. Your full name

Write the name that is on your

government-issued picture

identification (for example,

your driver’s license or

passport).

Bring your picture

identification to your meeting

with the trustee.

__________________________________________________

First name

__________________________________________________

Middle name

__________________________________________________

Last name

___________________________

Suffix (Sr., Jr., II, III)

__________________________________________________

First name

__________________________________________________

Middle name

__________________________________________________

Last name

___________________________

Suffix (Sr., Jr., II, III)

2. All other names you

have used in the last 8

years

Include your married or

maiden names.

__________________________________________________

First name

__________________________________________________

Middle name

__________________________________________________

Last name

__________________________________________________

First name

__________________________________________________

Middle name

__________________________________________________

Last name

__________________________________________________

First name

__________________________________________________

Middle name

__________________________________________________

Last name

__________________________________________________

First name

__________________________________________________

Middle name

__________________________________________________

Last name

3. Only the last 4 digits of

your Social Security

number or federal

Individual Taxpayer

Identification number

(ITIN)

xxx – xx – ____ ____ ____ ____

OR

9 xx – xx – ____ ____ ____ ____

xxx – xx – ____ ____ ____ ____

OR

9 xx – xx – ____ ____ ____ ____

United States Bankruptcy Court for the:

____________________ District of _________________

(State) 

Case number (If known): _________________________ Chapter you are filing under:

 Chapter 7 

 Chapter 11

 Chapter 12

 Chapter 13

 Fill in this information to identify your case:

 Check if this is an

amended filing

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About Debtor 1: About Debtor 2 (Spouse Only in a Joint Case): 

4. Any business names

and Employer

Identification Numbers

(EIN) you have used in

the last 8 years

Include trade names and

doing business as names

 I have not used any business names or EINs.

_________________________________________________ 

Business name

_________________________________________________ 

Business name

_________________________________________________

EIN

_________________________________________________

EIN 

 I have not used any business names or EINs.

5. Where you live

_________________________________________________

Number Street

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________ 

City State ZIP Code 

_________________________________________________

County

If your mailing address is different from the one 

above, fill it in here. Note that the court will send 

any notices to you at this mailing address.

_________________________________________________

Number Street

_________________________________________________

P.O. Box

_________________________________________________ 

City State ZIP Code 

If Debtor 2 lives at a different address:

_________________________________________________

Number Street

_________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

City State ZIP Code 

_________________________________________________

County

If Debtor 2’s mailing address is different from 

yours, fill it in here. Note that the court will send 

any notices to this mailing address.

_________________________________________________

Number Street

_________________________________________________

P.O. Box

_________________________________________________ 

City State ZIP Code

6. Why you are choosing

this district to file for

bankruptcy

Check one:

 Over the last 180 days before filing this petition, I

have lived in this district longer than in any other

district.

 I have another reason. Explain.

(See 28 U.S.C. § 1408.)

Check one:

 Over the last 180 days before filing this petition, I

have lived in this district longer than in any other

district.

 I have another reason. Explain.

(See 28 U.S.C. § 1408.)

_________________________________________________ 

Business name

_________________________________________________ 

Business name

_________________________________________________

EIN

_________________________________________________

EIN 

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Part 2: Tell the Court About Your Bankruptcy Case

7. The chapter of the

Bankruptcy Code you

are choosing to file

under

Check one. (For a brief description of each, see Notice Required by 11 U.S.C. § 342(b) for Individuals Filing 

for Bankruptcy (Form 2010)). Also, go to the top of page 1 and check the appropriate box.

 Chapter 7

 Chapter 11

 Chapter 12

 Chapter 13

8. How you will pay the fee  I will pay the entire fee when I file my petition. Please check with the clerk’s office in your

local court for more details about how you may pay. Typically, if you are paying the fee 

yourself, you may pay with cash, cashier’s check, or money order. If your attorney is 

submitting your payment on your behalf, your attorney may pay with a credit card or check 

with a pre-printed address.

 I need to pay the fee in installments. If you choose this option, sign and attach the

Application for Individuals to Pay The Filing Fee in Installments (Official Form 103A).

 I request that my fee be waived (You may request this option only if you are filing for Chapter 7.

By law, a judge may, but is not required to, waive your fee, and may do so only if your income is

less than 150% of the official poverty line that applies to your family size and you are unable to

pay the fee in installments). If you choose this option, you must fill out the Application to Have the

Chapter 7 Filing Fee Waived (Official Form 103B) and file it with your petition.

9. Have you filed for

bankruptcy within the

last 8 years?

 No

 Yes.

10. Are any bankruptcy

cases pending or being

filed by a spouse who is

not filing this case with

you, or by a business

partner, or by an

affiliate?

 No

 Yes.

Debtor _________________________________________________ Relationship to you ________________________ 

District _______________________________________________ When _______________ Case number, if known__________________

Debtor _________________________________________________ Relationship to you ___________________________ 

District _______________________________________________ When _______________ Case number, if known__________________ 

11. Do you rent your

residence?

 No. Go to line 12.

 Yes. Has your landlord obtained an eviction judgment against you and do you want to stay in your

residence?

 No. Go to line 12.

 Yes. Fill out Initial Statement About an Eviction Judgment Against You (Form 101A) and file it with

this bankruptcy petition.

District ____________________________________________ When ______________ Case number __________________

District ____________________________________________ When ______________ Case number __________________

District ____________________________________________ When ______________ Case number __________________

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Part 3: Report About Any Businesses You Own as a Sole Proprietor

12. Are you a sole proprietor

of any full- or part-time

business?

A sole proprietorship is a

business you operate as an

individual, and is not a

separate legal entity such as

a corporation, partnership, or

LLC.

If you have more than one

sole proprietorship, use a

separate sheet and attach it

to this petition.

 No. Go to Part 4.

 Yes. Name and location of business

_______________________________________________________________________________________

Name of business, if any

_______________________________________________________________________________________

Number Street

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________ _______ __________________________

City State ZIP Code

Check the appropriate box to describe your business: 

 Health Care Business (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(27A))

 Single Asset Real Estate (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(51B))

 Stockbroker (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(53A))

 Commodity Broker (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(6))

 None of the above

13. Are you filing under

Chapter 11 of the

Bankruptcy Code and

are you a small business

debtor?

For a definition of small

business debtor, see

11 U.S.C. § 101(51D).

If you are filing under Chapter 11, the court must know whether you are a small business debtor so that it 

can set appropriate deadlines. If you indicate that you are a small business debtor, you must attach your 

most recent balance sheet, statement of operations, cash-flow statement, and federal income tax return or if 

any of these documents do not exist, follow the procedure in 11 U.S.C. § 1116(1)(B).

 No. I am not filing under Chapter 11.

 No. I am filing under Chapter 11, but I am NOT a small business debtor according to the definition in

the Bankruptcy Code. 

 Yes. I am filing under Chapter 11 and I am a small business debtor according to the definition in the

Bankruptcy Code.

Part 4: Report if You Own or Have Any Hazardous Property or Any Property That Needs Immediate Attention

14. Do you own or have any

property that poses or is

alleged to pose a threat

of imminent and

identifiable hazard to

public health or safety?

Or do you own any

property that needs

immediate attention?

For example, do you own

perishable goods, or livestock

that must be fed, or a building

that needs urgent repairs?

 No

 Yes. What is the hazard?

If immediate attention is needed, why is it needed?

Where is the property? 

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Part 5: Explain Your Efforts to Receive a Briefing About Credit Counseling

15. Tell the court whether

you have received a

briefing about credit

counseling.

The law requires that you

receive a briefing about credit

counseling before you file for

bankruptcy. You must

truthfully check one of the

following choices. If you

cannot do so, you are not

eligible to file.

If you file anyway, the court

can dismiss your case, you

will lose whatever filing fee

you paid, and your creditors

can begin collection activities

again.

About Debtor 1: About Debtor 2 (Spouse Only in a Joint Case): 

You must check one:

 I received a briefing from an approved credit

counseling agency within the 180 days before I

filed this bankruptcy petition, and I received a

certificate of completion.

Attach a copy of the certificate and the payment

plan, if any, that you developed with the agency.

 I received a briefing from an approved credit

counseling agency within the 180 days before I

filed this bankruptcy petition, but I do not have a

certificate of completion.

Within 14 days after you file this bankruptcy petition,

you MUST file a copy of the certificate and payment

plan, if any.

 I certify that I asked for credit counseling

services from an approved agency, but was

unable to obtain those services during the 7

days after I made my request, and exigent

circumstances merit a 30-day temporary waiver

of the requirement.

To ask for a 30-day temporary waiver of the

requirement, attach a separate sheet explaining

what efforts you made to obtain the briefing, why

you were unable to obtain it before you filed for

bankruptcy, and what exigent circumstances

required you to file this case.

Your case may be dismissed if the court is

dissatisfied with your reasons for not receiving a

briefing before you filed for bankruptcy.

If the court is satisfied with your reasons, you must

still receive a briefing within 30 days after you file.

You must file a certificate from the approved

agency, along with a copy of the payment plan you

developed, if any. If you do not do so, your case

may be dismissed.

Any extension of the 30-day deadline is granted

only for cause and is limited to a maximum of 15

days.

 I am not required to receive a briefing about

credit counseling because of:

 Incapacity. I have a mental illness or a mental

deficiency that makes me

incapable of realizing or making 

rational decisions about finances. 

 Disability. My physical disability causes me

to be unable to participate in a 

briefing in person, by phone, or 

through the internet, even after I 

reasonably tried to do so.

 Active duty. I am currently on active military

duty in a military combat zone.

If you believe you are not required to receive a 

briefing about credit counseling, you must file a 

motion for waiver of credit counseling with the court.

You must check one:

 I received a briefing from an approved credit

counseling agency within the 180 days before I

filed this bankruptcy petition, and I received a

certificate of completion.

Attach a copy of the certificate and the payment

plan, if any, that you developed with the agency.

 I received a briefing from an approved credit

counseling agency within the 180 days before I

filed this bankruptcy petition, but I do not have a

certificate of completion.

Within 14 days after you file this bankruptcy petition,

you MUST file a copy of the certificate and payment

plan, if any.

 I certify that I asked for credit counseling

services from an approved agency, but was

unable to obtain those services during the 7

days after I made my request, and exigent

circumstances merit a 30-day temporary waiver

of the requirement.

To ask for a 30-day temporary waiver of the

requirement, attach a separate sheet explaining

what efforts you made to obtain the briefing, why

you were unable to obtain it before you filed for

bankruptcy, and what exigent circumstances

required you to file this case.

Your case may be dismissed if the court is

dissatisfied with your reasons for not receiving a

briefing before you filed for bankruptcy.

If the court is satisfied with your reasons, you must

still receive a briefing within 30 days after you file.

You must file a certificate from the approved

agency, along with a copy of the payment plan you

developed, if any. If you do not do so, your case

may be dismissed.

Any extension of the 30-day deadline is granted

only for cause and is limited to a maximum of 15

days.

 I am not required to receive a briefing about

credit counseling because of:

 Incapacity. I have a mental illness or a mental

deficiency that makes me

incapable of realizing or making 

rational decisions about finances. 

 Disability. My physical disability causes me

to be unable to participate in a 

briefing in person, by phone, or 

through the internet, even after I 

reasonably tried to do so.

 Active duty. I am currently on active military

duty in a military combat zone.

If you believe you are not required to receive a 

briefing about credit counseling, you must file a 

motion for waiver of credit counseling with the court.

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Part 6: Answer These Questions for Reporting Purposes

16. What kind of debts do

you have?

16a. Are your debts primarily consumer debts? Consumer debts are defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(8) 

as “incurred by an individual primarily for a personal, family, or household purpose.”

 No. Go to line 16b.

 Yes. Go to line 17.

16b. Are your debts primarily business debts? Business debts are debts that you incurred to obtain 

money for a business or investment or through the operation of the business or investment.

 No. Go to line 16c.

 Yes. Go to line 17.

16c. State the type of debts you owe that are not consumer debts or business debts. 

_______________________________________________________________

17. Are you filing under

Chapter 7?

Do you estimate that after

any exempt property is

excluded and

administrative expenses

are paid that funds will be

available for distribution

to unsecured creditors?

 No. I am not filing under Chapter 7. Go to line 18.

 Yes. I am filing under Chapter 7. Do you estimate that after any exempt property is excluded and

administrative expenses are paid that funds will be available to distribute to unsecured creditors?

 No

 Yes

18. How many creditors do

you estimate that you

owe?

 1-49

 50-99

 100-199

 200-999

 1,000-5,000

 5,001-10,000

 10,001-25,000

 25,001-50,000

 50,001-100,000

 More than 100,000

19. How much do you

estimate your assets to

be worth?

 $0-$50,000

 $50,001-$100,000

 $100,001-$500,000

 $500,001-$1 million

 $1,000,001-$10 million

 $10,000,001-$50 million

 $50,000,001-$100 million

 $100,000,001-$500 million

 $500,000,001-$1 billion

 $1,000,000,001-$10 billion

 $10,000,000,001-$50 billion

 More than $50 billion

20. How much do you

estimate your liabilities

to be?

 $0-$50,000

 $50,001-$100,000

 $100,001-$500,000

 $500,001-$1 million

 $1,000,001-$10 million

 $10,000,001-$50 million

 $50,000,001-$100 million

 $100,000,001-$500 million

 $500,000,001-$1 billion

 $1,000,000,001-$10 billion

 $10,000,000,001-$50 billion

 More than $50 billion

Part 7: Sign Below

For you

I have examined this petition, and I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided is true and 

correct. 

If I have chosen to file under Chapter 7, I am aware that I may proceed, if eligible, under Chapter 7, 11,12, or 13 

of title 11, United States Code. I understand the relief available under each chapter, and I choose to proceed 

under Chapter 7.

If no attorney represents me and I did not pay or agree to pay someone who is not an attorney to help me fill out 

this document, I have obtained and read the notice required by 11 U.S.C. § 342(b).

I request relief in accordance with the chapter of title 11, United States Code, specified in this petition.

I understand making a false statement, concealing property, or obtaining money or property by fraud in connection 

with a bankruptcy case can result in fines up to $250,000, or imprisonment for up to 20 years, or both.

18 U.S.C. §§ 152, 1341, 1519, and 3571. 

______________________________________________ _____________________________

Signature of Debtor 1 Signature of Debtor 2

Executed on _________________ Executed on __________________

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For your attorney, if you are 

represented by one

If you are not represented 

by an attorney, you do not 

need to file this page.

I, the attorney for the debtor(s) named in this petition, declare that I have informed the debtor(s) about eligibility 

to proceed under Chapter 7, 11, 12, or 13 of title 11, United States Code, and have explained the relief 

available under each chapter for which the person is eligible. I also certify that I have delivered to the debtor(s) 

the notice required by 11 U.S.C. § 342(b) and, in a case in which § 707(b)(4)(D) applies, certify that I have no 

knowledge after an inquiry that the information in the schedules filed with the petition is incorrect. 

_________________________________ Date _________________ Signature of Attorney for Debtor MM / DD / YYYY

_________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Printed name 

_________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Firm name 

_________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Number Street 

_________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________ ____________ ______________________________ 

City State ZIP Code 

Contact phone ______________________________ Email address _________________________________________ 

______________________________________________________ ____________ 

Bar number State 

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Official Form 106D Schedule D: Creditors Who Have Claims Secured by Property page 1 of ___

Official Form 106D

Schedule D: Creditors Who Have Claims Secured by Property 12/15

Be as complete and accurate as possible. If two married people are filing together, both are equally responsible for supplying correct

information. If more space is needed, copy the Additional Page, fill it out, number the entries, and attach it to this form. On the top of any 

additional pages, write your name and case number (if known). 

1. Do any creditors have claims secured by your property?

 No. Check this box and submit this form to the court with your other schedules. You have nothing else to report on this form.

 Yes. Fill in all of the information below.

Part 1: List All Secured Claims

2. List all secured claims. If a creditor has more than one secured claim, list the creditor separately

for each claim. If more than one creditor has a particular claim, list the other creditors in Part 2.

As much as possible, list the claims in alphabetical order according to the creditor’s name.

Column A

Amount of claim 

Do not deduct the 

value of collateral.

Column B

Value of collateral

that supports this 

claim

Column C

Unsecured 

portion

If any

2.1

______________________________________

Creditor’s Name

______________________________________

Number Street

______________________________________

______________________________________

City State ZIP Code

Describe the property that secures the claim: $_________________ $________________ $____________

Who owes the debt? Check one.

 Debtor 1 only

 Debtor 2 only

 Debtor 1 and Debtor 2 only

 At least one of the debtors and another

 Check if this claim relates to a 

community debt

Date debt was incurred ____________ Last 4 digits of account number 

2.2

______________________________________

Creditor’s Name

______________________________________

Number Street

______________________________________

______________________________________

City State ZIP Code

Describe the property that secures the claim: $_________________ $________________ $____________

As of the date you file, the claim is: Check all that apply. 

Who owes the debt? Check one.

 Debtor 1 only

 Debtor 2 only

 Debtor 1 and Debtor 2 only

 At least one of the debtors and another

 Check if this claim relates to a 

community debt

Date debt was incurred ____________ Last 4 digits of account number 

Add the dollar value of your entries in Column A on this page. Write that number here: $_________________

Debtor 1 __________________________________________________________________ 

First Name Middle Name Last Name

Debtor 2 ________________________________________________________________

(Spouse, if filing) First Name Middle Name Last Name

United States Bankruptcy Court for the: ______________________ District of __________

(State) 

Case number ___________________________________________

(If known)

 Fill in this information to identify your case:

 Check if this is an

amended filing















Contingent

Unliquidated

Disputed

Nature of lien. Check all that apply.

An agreement you made (such as mortgage or secured 

car loan)

Statutory lien (such as tax lien, mechanic’s lien)

Judgment lien from a lawsuit

Other (including a right to offset) ____________________

As of the date you file, the claim is: Check all that apply. 















Contingent

Unliquidated

Disputed

Nature of lien. Check all that apply.

An agreement you made (such as mortgage or secured 

car loan)

Statutory lien (such as tax lien, mechanic’s lien)

Judgment lien from a lawsuit

Other (including a right to offset) ____________________

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Debtor 1 _______________________________________________________ Case number (if known)_____________________________________ First Name Middle Name Last Name

Official Form 106D Additional Page of Schedule D: Creditors Who Have Claims Secured by Property page ___ of ___

Part 1: 

Additional Page

After listing any entries on this page, number them beginning with 2.3, followed 

by 2.4, and so forth.

Column A

Amount of claim 

Do not deduct the 

value of collateral.

Column B

Value of collateral 

that supports this 

claim

Column C

Unsecured 

portion

If any

______________________________________

Creditor’s Name

______________________________________

Number Street

______________________________________

______________________________________

City State ZIP Code

Describe the property that secures the claim: $_________________ $________________ $_______________ 

Who owes the debt? Check one.

 Debtor 1 only

 Debtor 2 only

 Debtor 1 and Debtor 2 only

 At least one of the debtors and another

 Check if this claim relates to a 

community debt

Date debt was incurred ____________ Last 4 digits of account number 

______________________________________

Creditor’s Name

______________________________________

Number Street

______________________________________

______________________________________

City State ZIP Code

Describe the property that secures the claim: 

Who owes the debt? Check one.

 Debtor 1 only

 Debtor 2 only

 Debtor 1 and Debtor 2 only

 At least one of the debtors and another

 Check if this claim relates to a 

community debt

Date debt was incurred ____________

 Contingent

 Unliquidated

 Disputed

Nature of lien. Check all that apply.

 An agreement you made (such as mortgage or secured 

car loan)

 Statutory lien (such as tax lien, mechanic’s lien)

 Judgment lien from a lawsuit

 Other (including a right to offset) ____________________

Last 4 digits of account number 

______________________________________

Creditor’s Name

______________________________________

Number Street

______________________________________

______________________________________

City State ZIP Code

Describe the property that secures the claim: 

Who owes the debt? Check one.

 Debtor 1 only

 Debtor 2 only

 Debtor 1 and Debtor 2 only

 At least one of the debtors and another

 Check if this claim relates to a 

community debt

Date debt was incurred ____________ Last 4 digits of account number 

Add the dollar value of your entries in Column A on this page. Write that number here: $_________________

If this is the last page of your form, add the dollar value totals from all pages. 

Write that number here: $_________________

$_________________ $________________ $_______________ 

$_________________ $________________ $_______________ 

As of the date you file, the claim is: Check all that apply. 















Contingent

Unliquidated

Disputed

Nature of lien. Check all that apply.

An agreement you made (such as mortgage or secured 

car loan)

Statutory lien (such as tax lien, mechanic’s lien)

Judgment lien from a lawsuit

Other (including a right to offset) ____________________

As of the date you file, the claim is: Check all that apply. 















Contingent

Unliquidated

Disputed

Nature of lien. Check all that apply.

An agreement you made (such as mortgage or secured 

car loan)

Statutory lien (such as tax lien, mechanic’s lien)

Judgment lien from a lawsuit

Other (including a right to offset) ____________________

As of the date you file, the claim is: Check all that apply. 

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60101-0129 157,000.00 2.3 115,000.00 ✔

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400,000.00 IL Oxford Bank and Trust 0.00 POBox 129 Karen C Yotis

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Debtor 1 _______________________________________________________ Case number (if known)_____________________________________ First Name Middle Name Last Name

Official Form 106D Part 2 of Schedule D: Creditors Who Have Claims Secured by Property page ___ of ___

Part 2: List Others to Be Notified for a Debt That You Already Listed

Use this page only if you have others to be notified about your bankruptcy for a debt that you already listed in Part 1. For example, if a collection 

agency is trying to collect from you for a debt you owe to someone else, list the creditor in Part 1, and then list the collection agency here. Similarly, if 

you have more than one creditor for any of the debts that you listed in Part 1, list the additional creditors here. If you do not have additional persons to 

be notified for any debts in Part 1, do not fill out or submit this page. 

_____________________________________________________________________

Name

_____________________________________________________________________ 

Street 

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

City State ZIP Code

On which line in Part 1 did you enter the creditor? _____

Last 4 digits of account number 

_____________________________________________________________________

Name

_____________________________________________________________________ 

Street 

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

City State ZIP Code

On which line in Part 1 did you enter the creditor? _____

Last 4 digits of account number 

_____________________________________________________________________

Name

_____________________________________________________________________ 

Street 

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

City State ZIP Code

On which line in Part 1 did you enter the creditor? _____

Last 4 digits of account number 

_____________________________________________________________________

Name

_____________________________________________________________________ 

Street 

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

City State ZIP Code

On which line in Part 1 did you enter the creditor? _____

Last 4 digits of account number 

_____________________________________________________________________

Name

_____________________________________________________________________ 

Street 

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

City State ZIP Code

On which line in Part 1 did you enter the creditor? _____

Last 4 digits of account number 

_____________________________________________________________________

Name

_____________________________________________________________________ 

Street 

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

City State ZIP Code

On which line in Part 1 did you enter the creditor? _____ 

Last 4 digits of account number 

2626 Chicago Arlington Chicago 2.1 2.1 2.3 180 N LaSalle St #2700 POBox 183593 200 W Madison, Ste 755 ILTXIL Karen C Yotis 3 3

David J Frankel GM Financial Greiman Rome Griesmeyer LLC 60606-3552 76096 60601

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Official Form 106E/F Schedule E/F: Creditors Who Have Unsecured Claims page 1 of ___

Official Form 106E/F

Schedule E/F: Creditors Who Have Unsecured Claims 12/15

Be as complete and accurate as possible. Use Part 1 for creditors with PRIORITY claims and Part 2 for creditors with NONPRIORITY claims.

List the other party to any executory contracts or unexpired leases that could result in a claim. Also list executory contracts on Schedule 

A/B: Property (Official Form 106A/B) and on Schedule G: Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases (Official Form 106G). Do not include any 

creditors with partially secured claims that are listed in Schedule D: Creditors Who Have Claims Secured by Property. If more space is 

needed, copy the Part you need, fill it out, number the entries in the boxes on the left. Attach the Continuation Page to this page. On the top of 

any additional pages, write your name and case number (if known). 

Part 1: List All of Your PRIORITY Unsecured Claims

1. Do any creditors have priority unsecured claims against you?

 No. Go to Part 2.

 Yes.

2. List all of your priority unsecured claims. If a creditor has more than one priority unsecured claim, list the creditor separately for each claim. For

each claim listed, identify what type of claim it is. If a claim has both priority and nonpriority amounts, list that claim here and show both priority and

nonpriority amounts. As much as possible, list the claims in alphabetical order according to the creditor’s name. If you have more than two priority

unsecured claims, fill out the Continuation Page of Part 1. If more than one creditor holds a particular claim, list the other creditors in Part 3.

(For an explanation of each type of claim, see the instructions for this form in the instruction booklet.)

Total claim Priority 

amount

Nonpriority 

amount

2.1 ____________________________________________

Priority Creditor’s Name

____________________________________________

Number Street

____________________________________________

____________________________________________

City State ZIP Code

Last 4 digits of account number $_____________ $___________ $____________

When was the debt incurred? ____________

As of the date you file, the claim is: Check all that apply. 

 Contingent

 Unliquidated

 Disputed

Type of PRIORITY unsecured claim:

 Domestic support obligations

 Taxes and certain other debts you owe the government

 Claims for death or personal injury while you were

intoxicated

 Other. Specify _________________________________

Who incurred the debt? Check one.

 Debtor 1 only

 Debtor 2 only

 Debtor 1 and Debtor 2 only

 At least one of the debtors and another

 Check if this claim is for a community debt

Is the claim subject to offset?

 No

 Yes

2.2 ____________________________________________

Priority Creditor’s Name

____________________________________________

Number Street

____________________________________________

____________________________________________

City State ZIP Code

Who incurred the debt? Check one.

 Debtor 1 only

 Debtor 2 only

 Debtor 1 and Debtor 2 only

 At least one of the debtors and another

 Check if this claim is for a community debt

Is the claim subject to offset?

 No

 Yes

Last 4 digits of account number 

When was the debt incurred? ____________ 

As of the date you file, the claim is: Check all that apply. 

 Contingent

 Unliquidated

 Disputed

Type of PRIORITY unsecured claim:

 Domestic support obligations

 Taxes and certain other debts you owe the government

 Claims for death or personal injury while you were

intoxicated

 Other. Specify _________________________________

$_____________ $___________ $____________

Debtor 1 __________________________________________________________________ 

First Name Middle Name Last Name

Debtor 2 ________________________________________________________________

(Spouse, if filing) First Name Middle Name Last Name

United States Bankruptcy Court for the: ______________________ District of __________

(State) 

Case number ___________________________________________

(If known)

 Fill in this information to identify your case:

 Check if this is an

amended filing

IRS Centralized InsolvencyNorthern District of Illinois 19101-7346 0.00 Philadelphia 8,000.00 Karen C Yotis 4

✔

8,000.00 ✔

POBox 7346 2011, 2012, 2013 ✔

✔

PA

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Debtor 1 _______________________________________________________ Case number (if known)_____________________________________ First Name Middle Name Last Name

Official Form 106E/F Schedule E/F: Creditors Who Have Unsecured Claims page __ of ___

Part 2: List All of Your NONPRIORITY Unsecured Claims

3. Do any creditors have nonpriority unsecured claims against you?

 No. You have nothing to report in this part. Submit this form to the court with your other schedules.

 Yes

4. List all of your nonpriority unsecured claims in the alphabetical order of the creditor who holds each claim. If a creditor has more than one

nonpriority unsecured claim, list the creditor separately for each claim. For each claim listed, identify what type of claim it is. Do not list claims already

included in Part 1. If more than one creditor holds a particular claim, list the other creditors in Part 3.If you have more than three nonpriority unsecured

claims fill out the Continuation Page of Part 2.

Total claim

4.1

$__________________ Last 4 digits of account number 

When was the debt incurred? ____________

As of the date you file, the claim is: Check all that apply. 

 Contingent

 Unliquidated

 Disputed

Type of NONPRIORITY unsecured claim:

 Student loans

 Obligations arising out of a separation agreement or divorce 

that you did not report as priority claims

 Debts to pension or profit-sharing plans, and other similar debts

 Other. Specify ______________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

Nonpriority Creditor’s Name 

_____________________________________________________________ 

Number Street 

_______________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________ 

City State ZIP Code

Who incurred the debt? Check one. 

 Debtor 1 only

 Debtor 2 only

 Debtor 1 and Debtor 2 only

 At least one of the debtors and another

 Check if this claim is for a community debt

Is the claim subject to offset?

 No

 Yes

4.2 Last 4 digits of account number $__________________

When was the debt incurred? ____________

As of the date you file, the claim is: Check all that apply. 

 Contingent

 Unliquidated

 Disputed

Type of NONPRIORITY unsecured claim:

 Student loans

 Obligations arising out of a separation agreement or divorce 

that you did not report as priority claims

 Debts to pension or profit-sharing plans, and other similar debts

 Other. Specify ______________________________________

_____________________________________________________________ 

Nonpriority Creditor’s Name 

_____________________________________________________________ 

Number Street 

_______________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________ 

City State ZIP Code

Who incurred the debt? Check one. 

 Debtor 1 only

 Debtor 2 only

 Debtor 1 and Debtor 2 only

 At least one of the debtors and another

 Check if this claim is for a community debt

Is the claim subject to offset?

 No

 Yes

4.3

$_________________

Last 4 digits of account number 

When was the debt incurred? ____________

As of the date you file, the claim is: Check all that apply. 

 Contingent

 Unliquidated

 Disputed

Type of NONPRIORITY unsecured claim:

 Student loans

 Obligations arising out of a separation agreement or divorce 

that you did not report as priority claims

 Debts to pension or profit-sharing plans, and other similar debts

 Other. Specify ______________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

Nonpriority Creditor’s Name 

_____________________________________________________________ 

Number Street

_______________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________ 

City State ZIP Code

Who incurred the debt? Check one. 

 Debtor 1 only

 Debtor 2 only

 Debtor 1 and Debtor 2 only

 At least one of the debtors and another

 Check if this claim is for a community debt

Is the claim subject to offset?

 No

 Yes

Wilmington Sioux Falls Madison ✔

4

Credit Card Debt Credit Card Debt Karen C Yotis Barclaycard Card Services First National Credit Card Great Lakes Educ Loan Svcs Inc ✔

✔

3725 5135 9097 ✔

✔

✔

760.00 ✔

1,250.00 1,735.00 2

POBox 8802 POBox 5097 POBox 7860 WI SDDE 53707-7860 57117-5097 ✔

✔

19899-8802 ✔

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Debtor 1 _______________________________________________________ Case number (if known)_____________________________________ First Name Middle Name Last Name

Official Form 106E/F Schedule E/F: Creditors Who Have Unsecured Claims page __ of ___

Part 2: List All of Your NONPRIORITY Unsecured Claims

3. Do any creditors have nonpriority unsecured claims against you?

 No. You have nothing to report in this part. Submit this form to the court with your other schedules.

 Yes

4. List all of your nonpriority unsecured claims in the alphabetical order of the creditor who holds each claim. If a creditor has more than one

nonpriority unsecured claim, list the creditor separately for each claim. For each claim listed, identify what type of claim it is. Do not list claims already

included in Part 1. If more than one creditor holds a particular claim, list the other creditors in Part 3.If you have more than three nonpriority unsecured

claims fill out the Continuation Page of Part 2.

Total claim

$__________________ Last 4 digits of account number 

When was the debt incurred? ____________

As of the date you file, the claim is: Check all that apply. 

 Contingent

 Unliquidated

 Disputed

Type of NONPRIORITY unsecured claim:

 Student loans

 Obligations arising out of a separation agreement or divorce 

that you did not report as priority claims

 Debts to pension or profit-sharing plans, and other similar debts

 Other. Specify ______________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

Nonpriority Creditor’s Name 

_____________________________________________________________ 

Number Street 

_______________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________ 

City State ZIP Code

Who incurred the debt? Check one. 

 Debtor 1 only

 Debtor 2 only

 Debtor 1 and Debtor 2 only

 At least one of the debtors and another

 Check if this claim is for a community debt

Is the claim subject to offset?

 No

 Yes

Last 4 digits of account number $__________________

When was the debt incurred? ____________

As of the date you file, the claim is: Check all that apply. 

 Contingent

 Unliquidated

 Disputed

Type of NONPRIORITY unsecured claim:

 Student loans

 Obligations arising out of a separation agreement or divorce 

that you did not report as priority claims

 Debts to pension or profit-sharing plans, and other similar debts

 Other. Specify ______________________________________

_____________________________________________________________ 

Nonpriority Creditor’s Name 

_____________________________________________________________ 

Number Street 

_______________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________ 

City State ZIP Code

Who incurred the debt? Check one. 

 Debtor 1 only

 Debtor 2 only

 Debtor 1 and Debtor 2 only

 At least one of the debtors and another

 Check if this claim is for a community debt

Is the claim subject to offset?

 No

 Yes

$_________________

Last 4 digits of account number 

When was the debt incurred? ____________

As of the date you file, the claim is: Check all that apply. 

 Contingent

 Unliquidated

 Disputed

Type of NONPRIORITY unsecured claim:

 Student loans

 Obligations arising out of a separation agreement or divorce 

that you did not report as priority claims

 Debts to pension or profit-sharing plans, and other similar debts

 Other. Specify ______________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

Nonpriority Creditor’s Name 

_____________________________________________________________ 

Number Street

_______________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________ 

City State ZIP Code

Who incurred the debt? Check one. 

 Debtor 1 only

 Debtor 2 only

 Debtor 1 and Debtor 2 only

 At least one of the debtors and another

 Check if this claim is for a community debt

Is the claim subject to offset?

 No

 Yes

Old Bethpage Westchester 4.4 4.5 ✔

4

Credit Card Debt Medical Services Karen C Yotis Merrick Bank Midwest Orthopedics at Rush ✔

✔

0632 3747 ✔

1,500.00 ✔

265.00 3

POBox 9201 1 Westbrook Corp Ctr, Ste 240ILNY 60154 ✔

11804 ✔

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Debtor 1 _______________________________________________________ Case number (if known)_____________________________________ First Name Middle Name Last Name

Official Form 106E/F Schedule E/F: Creditors Who Have Unsecured Claims page __ of ___

Part 4: Add the Amounts for Each Type of Unsecured Claim

6. Total the amounts of certain types of unsecured claims. This information is for statistical reporting purposes only. 28 U.S.C. § 159.

Add the amounts for each type of unsecured claim.

Total claim

Total claims 

from Part 1

6a. Domestic support obligations 6a. $_________________________

6b. Taxes and certain other debts you owe the 

government 6b. $_________________________

6c. Claims for death or personal injury while you were 

intoxicated 6c. $_________________________

6d. Other. Add all other priority unsecured claims. 

Write that amount here. 6d. +$_________________________

6e. Total. Add lines 6a through 6d. 6e. 

$_________________________

Total claim

Total claims 

from Part 2

6f. Student loans 6f.

$_________________________

6g. Obligations arising out of a separation agreement 

or divorce that you did not report as priority 

claims 6g. $_________________________

6h. Debts to pension or profit-sharing plans, and other 

similar debts 6h. $_________________________

6i. Other. Add all other nonpriority unsecured claims. 

Write that amount here. 6i. + $_________________________

6j. Total. Add lines 6f through 6i. 6j.

$_________________________

0.00 1,735.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

4

8,000.00 Karen C Yotis 8,000.00

4

5,510.00 3,775.00 0.00

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B 203

(12/94)

United States Bankruptcy Court

_______________ District Of _______________

In re 

Case No. ___________

Debtor Chapter _________

DISCLOSURE OF COMPENSATION OF ATTORNEY FOR DEBTOR

 

1. Pursuant to 11 U .S.C. § 329(a) and Fed. Bankr. P. 2016(b), I certify that I am the attorney for the abovenamed debtor(s) and that compensation paid to me w ithin one year before the filing of the petition in

bankruptcy, or agreed to be paid to me, for services rendered or to be rendered on behalf of the debtor(s)

in contemplation of or in connection w ith the bankruptcy case is as follow s:

For legal services, I have agreed to accept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $______________

Prior to the filing of this statem ent I have received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $______________

Balance D ue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $______________

2. The source of the compensation paid to me w as:

 D ebtor Other (specify)

3. The source of compensation to be paid to me is:

 D ebtor Other (specify)

4. I have not agreed to share the above-disclosed compensation w ith any other person unless they are

members and associates of my law firm.

I have agreed to share the above-disclosed compensation with a other person or persons w ho are not

members or associates of my law firm. A copy of the agreement, together with a list of the names of

the people sharing in the compensation, is attached.

5. In return for the above-disclosed fee, I have agreed to render legal service for all aspects of the bankruptcy

case, including:

a. Analysis of the debtor' s financial situation, and rendering advice to the debtor in determining whether

to file a petition in bankruptcy;

b. Preparation and filing of any petition, schedules, statements of affairs and plan which may be required;

c. Representati on of the debtor at the meeting of creditors and confirmation hearing, and any adjourned

hearings thereof;

Northern Illinois

Karen C Yotis

13

 4,000.00

4,000.00

0.00

✔

✔

✔

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CERTIFICATION

I certify that the foregoing is a complete statement of any agreement or arrangement for

payment to me for representation of the debtor(s) in this bankruptcy proceedings.

___________________________ ___________________________________________________

Date Signature of Attorney

_____________________________________________________________

Name of law firm

DISCLOSURE OF COMPENSATION OF ATTORNEY FOR DEBTOR (Continued)

d. Representation of the debtor in adversary proceedings and other contested bankruptcy matters;

e. [Other provisions as needed]

6. By agreement w ith the debtor(s), the above-disclosed fee does not include the follow ing services:

See attached retention agreement

Representation in any Adversary Proceeding unless a separate Legal

Services Agreement is entered into for that specific purpose or otherwise required by

the Court.

09/24/2016

/s/ Scott J Kofkin

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Scott J Kofkin

Attorney at law

675 East Irving Park Road, Ste 104 

Roselle, Illinois 60172 

(630) 539-4600

skofkin@sbcglobal.net

September 24, 2016

Ms. Karen Yotis

4635 Central Ave. 

Western Springs, IL 60558

 RE: Proposed representation for Chapter 13 to be filed September 26, 2016 

Dear Ms. Yotis: 

This letter will confirm our various discussions as of September 24, 2016. 

As we have discussed, the terms of my representation of you will he as follows:

1. Legal Services to be provided. You agree that I will represent you in connection with filing a Chapter 13 

Bankruptcy Petition, including the preparation, review and filing of all required schedules and other 

documents, preparing and filing any motions deemed necessary with your agreement to protect your 

interests, responding to any motions or objections that may be filed. 

Together, we will review all schedules and documents, as well as any other available case information to 

determine amendments needed thereto, and those also will be prepared and filed by me. 

I agree to represent you as needed at hearings scheduled and to be scheduled in your case, and to prepare 

and file other pleadings and documents as may be necessary or advisable in order to protect your interests. 

The legal work includes all necessary research, correspondence, and related work to properly represent you 

in this matter.

2. Legal Services Specifically Excluded. The following services are specifically excluded from this 

Agreement to Provide Legal Services: No Appearance will be made in any other case, including related 

adversary proceedings, without a separate written Legal Services Agreement for such proceeding. 

3. Legal Fees. You agree to pay an initial NON-REFUNDABLE retainer in the amount of the sum of 

FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS [$4,000.00] to secure my services, which includes up to TWELVE [12] 

hours of professional services in connection with this matter. You understand and agree that after those 

twelve initial hours, I will bill for all matters relating to your representation in this case at a courtesy rate of 

$250.00 per hour, with time billed in increments of one-tenth of an hour, rounded up to the nearest such 

increment. You will pay an additional FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS [$550.00] to cover the initial 

filing fee, credit counseling fees and known costs for obtaining other required due diligence documents. 

In addition, you agree to reimburse me for actual expenses, such as court filing fees, photocopy expenses, 

long-distance telephone charges, travel expenses including parking fees and tolls, and other actual expenses. 

I agree that actual expenses will not include any estimated or imputed portions of general office overhead, 

which instead is included in the above hourly rate.

If I accept any payment on your behalf in the form of a personal check, you agree, in the event that said 

check is dishonored by the bank upon which it is drawn, that you will pay a $50.00 administrative service 

charge in addition to any other remedy provided by law. 

[Continued...] 

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Notice Required by 11 U.S.C. U.S.C. § 342(b) for Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy (Form 2010) page 1

Notice Required by 11 U.S.C. § 342(b) for 

Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy (Form 2010)

This notice is for you if:

 You are an individual filing for bankruptcy, 

and 

 Your debts are primarily consumer debts.

Consumer debts are defined in 11 U.S.C. 

§ 101(8) as “incurred by an individual 

primarily for a personal, family, or 

household purpose.”

The types of bankruptcy that are 

available to individuals

Individuals who meet the qualifications may file 

under one of four different chapters of the 

Bankruptcy Code:

 Chapter 7 — Liquidation

 Chapter 11— Reorganization

 Chapter 12— Voluntary repayment plan 

for family farmers or 

fishermen

 Chapter 13— Voluntary repayment plan 

for individuals with regular 

income

You should have an attorney review your 

decision to file for bankruptcy and the choice of 

chapter. 

Chapter 7: Liquidation 

$245 filing fee

$75 administrative fee

+ $15 trustee surcharge

$335 total fee

Chapter 7 is for individuals who have financial 

difficulty preventing them from paying their 

debts and who are willing to allow their nonexempt property to be used to pay their 

creditors. The primary purpose of filing under 

chapter 7 is to have your debts discharged. The 

bankruptcy discharge relieves you after 

bankruptcy from having to pay many of your 

pre-bankruptcy debts. Exceptions exist for

particular debts, and liens on property may still 

be enforced after discharge. For example, a 

creditor may have the right to foreclose a home 

mortgage or repossess an automobile.

However, if the court finds that you have 

committed certain kinds of improper conduct 

described in the Bankruptcy Code, the court 

may deny your discharge. 

You should know that even if you file 

chapter 7 and you receive a discharge, some 

debts are not discharged under the law. 

Therefore, you may still be responsible to pay:

 most taxes; 

 most student loans; 

 domestic support and property settlement 

obligations; 

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Notice Required by 11 U.S.C. U.S.C. § 342(b) for Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy (Form 2010) page 2

 most fines, penalties, forfeitures, and 

criminal restitution obligations; and

 certain debts that are not listed in your 

bankruptcy papers.

You may also be required to pay debts arising 

from:

 fraud or theft;

 fraud or defalcation while acting in breach 

of fiduciary capacity;

 intentional injuries that you inflicted; and 

 death or personal injury caused by 

operating a motor vehicle, vessel, or 

aircraft while intoxicated from alcohol or 

drugs. 

If your debts are primarily consumer debts, the 

court can dismiss your chapter 7 case if it finds 

that you have enough income to repay 

creditors a certain amount. You must file 

Chapter 7 Statement of Your Current Monthly 

Income (Official Form 122A–1) if you are an 

individual filing for bankruptcy under 

chapter 7. This form will determine your 

current monthly income and compare whether 

your income is more than the median income 

that applies in your state. 

If your income is not above the median for 

your state, you will not have to complete the 

other chapter 7 form, the Chapter 7 Means 

Test Calculation (Official Form 122A–2). 

If your income is above the median for your 

state, you must file a second form —the 

Chapter 7 Means Test Calculation (Official 

Form 122A–2). The calculations on the form—

sometimes called the Means Test—deduct 

from your income living expenses and 

payments on certain debts to determine any

amount available to pay unsecured creditors. If

your income is more than the median income 

for your state of residence and family size, 

depending on the results of the Means Test, the 

U.S. trustee, bankruptcy administrator, or 

creditors can file a motion to dismiss your case

under § 707(b) of the Bankruptcy Code. If a 

motion is filed, the court will decide if your 

case should be dismissed. To avoid dismissal, 

you may choose to proceed under another 

chapter of the Bankruptcy Code.

If you are an individual filing for chapter 7 

bankruptcy, the trustee may sell your property

to pay your debts, subject to your right to 

exempt the property or a portion of the 

proceeds from the sale of the property. The 

property, and the proceeds from property that 

your bankruptcy trustee sells or liquidates that 

you are entitled to, is called exempt property. 

Exemptions may enable you to keep your 

home, a car, clothing, and household items or 

to receive some of the proceeds if the property 

is sold.

Exemptions are not automatic. To exempt

property, you must list it on Schedule C: The 

Property You Claim as Exempt (Official Form 

106C). If you do not list the property, the 

trustee may sell it and pay all of the proceeds 

to your creditors.

Chapter 11: Reorganization 

$1,167 filing fee

+ $550 administrative fee

$1,717 total fee

Chapter 11 is often used for reorganizing a 

business, but is also available to individuals. 

The provisions of chapter 11 are too 

complicated to summarize briefly. 

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Notice Required by 11 U.S.C. U.S.C. § 342(b) for Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy (Form 2010) page 3

Chapter 12: Repayment plan for family 

farmers or fishermen

$200 filing fee

+ $75 administrative fee

$275 total fee

Similar to chapter 13, chapter 12 permits 

family farmers and fishermen to repay their 

debts over a period of time using future 

earnings and to discharge some debts that are 

not paid. 

Chapter 13: Repayment plan for 

individuals with regular 

income

$235 filing fee

+ $75 administrative fee

$310 total fee

Chapter 13 is for individuals who have regular 

income and would like to pay all or part of 

their debts in installments over a period of time

and to discharge some debts that are not paid. 

You are eligible for chapter 13 only if your 

debts are not more than certain dollar amounts 

set forth in 11 U.S.C. § 109.

Under chapter 13, you must file with the court 

a plan to repay your creditors all or part of the 

money that you owe them, usually using your 

future earnings. If the court approves your 

plan, the court will allow you to repay your 

debts, as adjusted by the plan, within 3 years or 

5 years, depending on your income and other 

factors.

After you make all the payments under your 

plan, many of your debts are discharged. The

debts that are not discharged and that you may 

still be responsible to pay include:

 domestic support obligations, 

 most student loans, 

 certain taxes, 

 debts for fraud or theft,

 debts for fraud or defalcation while acting 

in a fiduciary capacity,

 most criminal fines and restitution 

obligations, 

 certain debts that are not listed in your 

bankruptcy papers, 

 certain debts for acts that caused death or 

personal injury, and 

 certain long-term secured debts.

Read These Important Warnings

Because bankruptcy can have serious long-term financial and legal consequences, including loss of 

your property, you should hire an attorney and carefully consider all of your options before you file. 

Only an attorney can give you legal advice about what can happen as a result of filing for bankruptcy 

and what your options are. If you do file for bankruptcy, an attorney can help you fill out the forms 

properly and protect you, your family, your home, and your possessions. 

Although the law allows you to represent yourself in bankruptcy court, you should understand that 

many people find it difficult to represent themselves successfully. The rules are technical, and a 

mistake or inaction may harm you. If you file without an attorney, you are still responsible for knowing 

and following all of the legal requirements. 

You should not file for bankruptcy if you are not eligible to file or if you do not intend to file the 

necessary documents.

Bankruptcy fraud is a serious crime; you could be fined and imprisoned if you commit fraud in your 

bankruptcy case. Making a false statement, concealing property, or obtaining money or property by 

fraud in connection with a bankruptcy case can result in fines up to $250,000, or imprisonment for up to 

20 years, or both. 18 U.S.C. §§ 152, 1341, 1519, and 3571.

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Bankruptcy crimes have serious 

consequences

 If you knowingly and fraudulently conceal 

assets or make a false oath or statement 

under penalty of perjury—either orally or 

in writing—in connection with a 

bankruptcy case, you may be fined, 

imprisoned, or both. 

 All information you supply in connection 

with a bankruptcy case is subject to 

examination by the Attorney General acting 

through the Office of the U.S. Trustee, the 

Office of the U.S. Attorney, and other 

offices and employees of the U.S. 

Department of Justice.

Make sure the court has your 

mailing address

The bankruptcy court sends notices to the 

mailing address you list on Voluntary Petition 

for Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy (Official 

Form 101). To ensure that you receive 

information about your case, Bankruptcy 

Rule 4002 requires that you notify the court of 

any changes in your address.

A married couple may file a bankruptcy case 

together—called a joint case. If you file a joint 

case and each spouse lists the same mailing 

address on the bankruptcy petition, the 

bankruptcy court generally will mail you and 

your spouse one copy of each notice, unless 

you file a statement with the court asking that 

each spouse receive separate copies.

Understand which services you 

could receive from credit 

counseling agencies

The law generally requires that you receive a 

credit counseling briefing from an approved 

credit counseling agency. 11 U.S.C. § 109(h). 

If you are filing a joint case, both spouses must 

receive the briefing. With limited exceptions, 

you must receive it within the 180 days before

you file your bankruptcy petition. This briefing

is usually conducted by telephone or on the 

Internet. 

In addition, after filing a bankruptcy case, you 

generally must complete a financial 

management instructional course before you 

can receive a discharge. If you are filing a joint 

case, both spouses must complete the course. 

You can obtain the list of agencies approved to 

provide both the briefing and the instructional 

course from: 

http://justice.gov/ust/eo/hapcpa/ccde/cc_approved.html. 

In Alabama and North Carolina, go to: 

http://www.uscourts.gov/FederalCourts/Bankruptcy/

BankruptcyResources/ApprovedCredit 

AndDebtCounselors.aspx. 

If you do not have access to a computer, the 

clerk of the bankruptcy court may be able to 

help you obtain the list.

Warning: File Your Forms on Time

Section 521(a)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code 

requires that you promptly file detailed information 

about your creditors, assets, liabilities, income, 

expenses and general financial condition. The 

court may dismiss your bankruptcy case if you do 

not file this information within the deadlines set by 

the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules, and 

the local rules of the court. 

For more information about the documents and 

their deadlines, go to: 

http://www.uscourts.gov/bkforms/bankruptcy_form

s.html#procedure.

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