FEDERAL COURT | UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
111 Locust Street, Suite 320, Des Moines, IA 50309
English
Call or visit the court in person
Filing fees are required and the amounts are listed on the Court's web page
Iowa
Description
Administers bankruptcy proceedings. Handles petitions for Chapters 7, 11, 12 or 13. Chapter 7 is a liquidation proceeding. Chapter 11 is a reorganization proceeding. Chapter 12 is a reorganization proceeding for family farmers. Chapter 13 "Wage Earner Plan" is for working people which sets up method for payment of debts and disbursements to creditors. Assistance in filing petition usually is secured through a private attorney or Legal Aid, if eligible. However, it is possible download the forms from the website or purchase a package of forms necessary to file through office supply companies and complete them without legal representation (pro se).
What's Here
Providing organization
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
Offers Bankruptcy Court services.