Filing bankruptcy can help a person by discarding debt or making a plan to repay debts. A bankruptcy case normally begins when the debtor files a petition with the bankruptcy court.

Such debtors should consider filing a petition under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. Under chapter 11, the debtor may seek an adjustment of debts, either by reducing the debt or by …

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The Bankruptcy Code permits applications for fees to be made by certain professionals during the case. Thus, a trustee, a debtor's attorney, or any professional person appointed by the court …

United States Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Virginia Honorable Brian F. Kenney, Chief Judge · Charri S. Stewart, Clerk of Court

Information for debtors about getting started in bankruptcy and filing without an attorney.

Jul 31, 2025 · Personal and business bankruptcy filings rose 11.5 percent in the twelve-month period ending June 30, 2025, compared with the previous year.

To promote public trust and confidence in the administration of bankruptcy cases: through easy access to comprehensible, accurate information about the court, its procedures, and records;

A notice of bankruptcy case and court-issued notices are sent to the creditors of the individual, corporation, or other entity that has filed for bankruptcy protection.