Information Required when Filing Bankruptcy

Since bankrupcy is a federal law, whether filing bankruptcy in Voorhees, New Jersey or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the information to be provided is the same.  Section 521 of the bankruptcy code, entitled “Debtor’s Duties” lists different requirements.  The debtor needs to provide 1.) a list of creditors, 2.) a schedule of assets and liabilities, 3.) a schedule of current income and current expenditures, 4.) a statement of the debtor’s financial affairs, 5.) a bankruptcy petition signed by the debtor’s attorney, 6.) copies of all payment advices received within 60 days before the date of the filing of the petition, 7.) a statement of the amount of monthly income, 8.) a statement disclosing any reasonably anticipated increase in income or expenditures over the 12-month period following the date of the filing of the petition, 8.) a statement of the debtor’s intention with respect to the retention or surrender of property, 9.) a copy of the debtor’s federal income tax return. In addition, a trustee may ask for additional information such as bank statements, deeds, etc.