Yes. Since most bankruptcy lawyers offer a free consultation, there’s not a good reason not to seek legal advice from an attorney.
Bankruptcy is a serious legal proceeding and can have negative consequences if done wrong. Once a case is filed, it’s very difficult to dismiss or stop it if a mistake has been made.
The U.S. Trustee reviews all case filings and randomly audits cases to determine if they meet legal requirements. Trustees are assigned to cases to review the value of assets and transfers of property. If they find assets that are not properly disclosed, valued, or transferred, there could be significant problems. Problems that could have been averted by talking to a bankruptcy attorney first.
You can file a bankruptcy yourself, and some internet websites offer help in doing so. That type of filing is called Pro Se, but you do it at your own peril. Considering how reasonable attorney fees are for filing, it is worth the cost to have it done right and done quickly so you can sleep well at night and not worry about it.
If you’d like to know more about filing bankruptcy take a look at our Bankruptcy Information Center. For a free consultation with a local Spokane bankruptcy lawyer, just reach out to us. We’re happy to help.