Get Started

Have you decided that bankruptcy is unavoidable?  Are you ready to get started?  If so, here is what I will need to evaluate your case:

1. I need you to download and fill out completely my “long form” questionnaire.  Email the completed form to me at atlantabankruptcy (at) gmail.com or fax it to me at 404-592-4652.

Long form bankruptcy questionnaire in MS Word

Long form bankruptcy questionnaire in Adobe pdf format

2. I need you to get your mandatory pre-filing credit counseling certificate – here is a page with links to several vendors

3. I need you to get copies of your credit reports – you can mail away for these reports or download them today at annualcreditreport.com.  You can also request credit reports directly from the credit bureaus (click on the link)

4. I need copies of “payment advices” for the last 7 months -  if you are married, you need to include your spouse’s pay advices as well.  A payment advice can include your paystub, a dividend receipt, a one time payment, a disability payment or bonus check receipt.

5. I need a copy of last year’s income tax return

6. When you attend your mandatory meeting of creditors hearing, you will need two forms of ID – one must be a picture ID like a driver’s license or a passport, and the second form of ID must be a Social Security card or some other document with your full social security number.   If you have misplaced your Social Security card, I would suggest that you request a replacement – here is a link to the SSA form to request a replacement card.  I recommend that you bring your two forms of ID to your meeting with me so I can make a copy and keep in my file as backup.  If you have any questions about what constitutes acceptable ID for your bankruptcy hearing, feel free to call us at 404-482-2529.