Online bankruptcy filing is only available for bankruptcy attorneys. While you can download bankruptcy forms, buy software to complete your bankruptcy forms online or find a bankruptcy attorney to complete you petition and file it online - however, if you prepare your forms, you can’t file them online, you have to take them to the courthouse.
The court will require you to submit a number of copies of your bankruptcy forms the creditor matrix has to be submitted a certain way which is different for each court.
Do It Yourself - You can choose to complete your bankruptcy petition yourself, you will need to research and find the information applicable to your state and to the local courthouse you are zoned for. It will also be important to find out what the bankruptcy exemptions are in your state to use in order to exempt your property from being sold in a chapter 7 bankruptcy.
If you complete the forms yourself you will have to also represent yourself at the 341 hearing. Representing yourself saves money, but it can be daunting if you are not familiar with bankruptcy law.
Hire An Attorney - Hiring a bankruptcy attorney is also an option, they will look over your assets, debts and income, inform you which chapter of bankruptcy fits your situation, after gathering your information they will fill out the bankruptcy petition and file it at the courthouse.
Your attorney will also be responsible for representing you at the 341 meeting. Hiring an attorney is the easiest option for saving you aggravation, but it is often high on cost.