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	Bankruptcy Basics (Separate Website) Provides individuals who may be considering bankruptcy with a basic explanation of the different chapters under which a bankruptcy case may be filed and to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about the bankruptcy process. By: U.S. Courts


	Before You File for Personal Bankruptcy: Info about Credit Counseling & Debtor Education (Separate Website) The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 launched a new era: With limited exceptions people who plan to file for bankruptcy protection must get credit counseling from a government-approved organization within 180 days before they file. They also must complete a debtor education course to have their debts discharged. By: Federal Trade Commission


	Changes in the Bankruptcy Law that Affect Low-Income People A new law went into effect on October 17 2005. This law makes many changes in bankruptcy law. Just a few are discussed here some of which are more important to people with low incomes. By: Northwest Justice Project Other Formats: PDF File Read this in: Chinese / 中文 , Laotian / ພາສາລາວ , Russian / Pусский , Somali / Soomaali , Spanish / Español


	Community Debt and Bankruptcy Issues (Separate Website) Community debts are those debts that both you and your spouse are responsible for. This fact sheet defines which types of debts are defined as community debts. (PDF file) By: Northwest Women's Law Center


	How to Claim Personal Property Exemptions Information and sample forms to be used when claiming that some of your property is exempt (protected) from being taken to pay a debt. By: Northwest Justice Project Other Formats: PDF File


	U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Eastern District of Washington (Separate Website) Information on the paperwork needed to file in the Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington. By: US Bankruptcy Court


	U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Western District of Washington (Separate Website) Information on the paperwork needed to file in the Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington. By: US Bankruptcy Court


	Washington Bankrutpcy Law (Separate Website) Washington Bankruptcy Law will help explain the federal bankruptcy process and the common surrounding issues as they pertain to Washington residents. By: www.washington-bankruptcy.com


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