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Appleton, WI Bankruptcy FAQs

• Where do I file for bankruptcy in Appleton, Wisconsin?

  For filing bankruptcy in Appleton, you must submit the accomplished bankruptcy forms at the Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin located at 517 East Wisconsin Avenue, Room 126 Milwaukee, WI 53202.

• Where can I get bankruptcy forms in Appleton, Wisconsin?

  The local bankruptcy forms used in Appleton, Wisconsin can be found at https://www.wieb.uscourts.gov/local-sample-forms. As for the national forms, you may download a copy at https://www.uscourts.gov/forms/bankruptcy-forms.

• What is the cost of filing for bankruptcy in Appleton?

  You may pay more or less depending on the specifics of your case, but for a straightforward case, the typical Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer fee in Appleton ranges from $1500 to $2500, including the filing fee. On the other hand, a majority of Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyers charge between $3000 and $4500 for straightforward cases. Some lawyers may file your case for less than the full fee and seek to recoup the difference afterwards.

• If you file for bankruptcy in Appleton, will that prevent your utilities from being disconnected?

  In Appleton, declaring bankruptcy prevents utilities from being cut off. Although the back payments may be discharged in bankruptcy, the debtor must still pay their regular monthly bill to keep their service. When a utility has already been cut off, filing for bankruptcy will reinstate the service.

• How long does the average bankruptcy proceeding take in Appleton?

  In Appleton, the entire process of filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy takes four and a half months. You'll probably only appear in court once during that time. In the unlikely event that a creditor objects or the trustee discover assets to manage, the case might last longer. In contrast, bankruptcy proceedings under the Chapter 13 repayment plan run between three and five years.

• Can you declare bankruptcy once every few years in Appleton?

  No, a debtor in Appleton who already received a discharge in a Chapter 7 case or a Chapter 13 case filed within the previous eight or six years is not eligible for one in a Chapter 7 case. The time periods are counted from the respective cases' beginning dates. The disqualification is unrelated to the discharge dates.

• How much damage will it do to your credit if you file for bankruptcy in Appleton?

  In Appleton, declaring bankruptcy alone is unlikely to lower your credit score. The damage has already been done, and declaring bankruptcy would only help rid of consumer creditors who are negatively impacting your credit. Within 12 to 24 months after a typical bankruptcy, most clients' credit scores can recover, and they can finance cars or get approval for mortgage financing as long as their income is reliable.