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Amarillo, TX Bankruptcy FAQs

• Where do I file for bankruptcy in Amarillo, Texas?

  Bankruptcy filings for individuals from Amarillo can be done at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas. The court is located at the George Mahon Federal Building at 1205 Texas Ave., Rm 306 Lubbock, TX 79401-4002. There are also online options that can be done here: https://ecf.txnb.uscourts.gov/n/esr/pages/registration.jsf

• Where can I get bankruptcy forms in Amarillo, Texas?

  Local and national forms for your Amarillo case can be found here on the webpage of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas: https://www.txnb.uscourts.gov/forms.

• Is there a bankruptcy court in Amarillo for the hearing of bankruptcy cases in the metro?

  Yes. Hearings for bankruptcy cases are held at the J. The Federal Building of Marvin Jones. The address of the courthouse is 205 Southeast Fifth Avenue. Amarillo, Texas 79101 is the zip code. The Clerk's Office is open during regular office hours Monday through Friday and closed for lunch from 12:00 NN to 1:00 PM. It can be reached by dialing 806-324-2302.

• When do you qualify for an automatic stay in Amarillo?

  When you file for bankruptcy in Amarillo, an automatic stay is immediately imposed. This can help safeguard you against creditor harassment and aggressive debt collection schemes. Some of these schemes include disconnecting utilities, garnishing wages, and freezing bank accounts. You may be entitled to compensatory damages if these schemes become abusive and illegal.

• Are there different types of bankruptcy for a case in Amarillo?

  Yes. Bankruptcy cases in Amarillo are classified into four types: Chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is also known as liquidation. Chapter 11 is also known as reorganization and is usually used by businesses or individuals who are deeply in debt. Chapter 13 is also known as debt adjustment, and it requires filers to create a debt payment plan based on their current income. Finally, Chapter 12 applies to family farmers.

• Do you still need to pay child support in Amarillo after filing for bankruptcy?

  Yes. Even if you file for bankruptcy, you must continue to pay child support. You also cannot discharge any support obligations through bankruptcy. You must also notify the Office of the Attorney General's Child Support Division if you have declared bankruptcy. The division's address is 301 South Polk St, Ste 200, Amarillo, TX 79101-1416. It can be reached at 806-376-4471.

• Will you have to appear in court as a result of a bankruptcy case in Amarillo?

  Not really. In most cases, you do not even have to appear in court. When show cause orders are issued, exemptions are challenged, and adversary proceedings are initiated in an Amarillo bankruptcy case, litigation occurs. Typically, you are only required to attend the 341 Meeting of Creditors, where you will not appear before a judge but rather a trustee. The meeting takes place outside of the courthouse, often near it.