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"Colorado Chapter 7 Information"

Basic information and forms are available from Colorado bankruptcy courts. Be aware that the information provided is not the same as legal advice. Courts are not permitted to advise debtors, creditors or other interested parties.

11 U.S.C. Chapter 7 provides the following:
  • SUBCHAPTER I OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATION
  • SUBCHAPTER II COLLECTION, LIQUIDATION, AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE ESTATE
  • SUBCHAPTER III STOCKBROKER LIQUIDATION
  • SUBCHAPTER IV COMMODITY BROKER LIQUIDATION
  • SUBCHAPTER V CLEARING BANK LIQUIDATION

In addition to statutes appearing in chapter 7, many other provisions of different titles and Chapters of the United States Code apply.

NOTE: Spanish language forms and information may be obtained from a various websites, including the United State Department of Justice, Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, and other US Court sites. Regarding these forms, the Colorado Bankruptcy Court advises "While we have no reason to believe that these Spanish language forms or information have been translated inaccurately, only the English language forms are officially prescribed by the Judicial Conference of the United States Courts. Accordingly, the Court for the District of Colorado can not guarantee the accuracy or sufficiency of information contained in Spanish language forms or informational documents." The Colorado Bankruptcy Court also maintains a pro bono program to assist qualified debtors with adversary proceedings (not available to file petitions to initiate Ch. 7 or 13 cases).

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