Bankruptcy

• Bankruptcy Court

  Colorado Bankruptcy Court website, includes rules, forms, fees and other useful information. Content Detail

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  U.S. Bankruptcy Court - District of Colorado

• Bankruptcy - Frequently Asked Questions

  This answers many commonly asked questions about bankruptcy. There are also links to forms and instructions, a link to a list of fees and also information on finding credit counselors. Read More

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  Colorado Legal Services

• Court Fees

  Filing fees and costs in Colorado state courts. Content Detail

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  State of Colorado Judicial Branch

• Request that the Court Waive Your Filing Fees

  You can use this online court form preparation program to complete the forms needed to request that the court waive your filing fees. Content Detail

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  Colorado Legal Services

• Bankruptcy Clinic

  Volunteer attorneys from the Denver Bar Association present personal bankruptcy clinics for pro se (do-it-yourself) litigants. Content Detail

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  Denver Bar Association

• Consumer Rights in bankruptcy, debt, and garnishment issues PDF

  This packet has information regarding consumer rights for different types of debt, collection agencies, and bankruptcy. It explains garnishment laws and has a list of organizations that may be able to help you file a complaint against creditors. Content Detail

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  Colorado Legal Services - Fort Collins

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Credit Counseling

  This group offers help to individuals and families in preventing and resolving financial problems and in learning money management skills. Content Detail

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  Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Northern Colorado

• How the Courts Work

  This audiovisual presentation is an explanation of how the courts work in Colorado. You will need to have speakers on your computer in order to hear the audio part of this presentation. It takes a few seconds to download and the running time is approximately 9 minutes long. Read More

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  Colorado Legal Services

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  Spanish / Español

• Avoiding Bankruptcy

  Have your finances reached the point at which bankruptcy feels like the only way out? Filing for bankruptcy can take a heavy emotional and financial toll, so it is worthwhile to first explore ways to avoid the necessity of taking this action. Depending on your own circumstances, there may be ways to avoid bankruptcy, even if your current outlook is bleak. The sooner you address a financial setback, the better able you will be to cope with it Content Detail

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  AARP (American Association of Retired Persons)

• Consumer Rights in bankruptcy, debt, and garnishment issues PDF

  This packet has information regarding consumer rights for different types of debt, collection agencies, and bankruptcy. It explains garnishment laws and has a list of organizations that may be able to help you file a complaint against creditors. Content Detail

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  Colorado Legal Services

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Credit Counseling (Free and Low Cost)

  This group helps individuals and families with their financial concerns. They find alternatives to filing for bankruptcy and educate the public in the areas of budgeting and the wise use of credit. (They are a no fee or low fee organization depending on what services you need.) Content Detail

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  Money Management International

• Public Access: Court Records Searches

  Records of the court available on the Internet. Content Detail

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  Colorado Judicial Branch

• Representing Yourself in Court

  An introduction for people who are appearing in court without an attorney. Content Detail

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  Colorado Judicial Branch - Pro Se and Customer Service Committees

• Resource Directory for Persons 60 Years of Age or Older

  Directory providing resources for transportation, hospice, consumer affairs/legal assistance, housing, employment, health clinics, vision, health insurance, etc... Content Detail

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  Denver Regional Council of Governments Aging Services Division

• Adams County Legal Resources

  This has a list of court information, attorney or legal referrals, law lines, mediation and additional services. Content Detail