The following links are designed to help answer some of your questions about unpaid bills and bankruptcy court. The information provided here is not intended to cover every situation, and it is not intended to be used for business or corporate debt situations. The resources listed below contain general legal information that should not be used as a substitute for specific legal advice. Please remember that the law is always changing through actions of the courts and the Legislature.
This information is for general educational use only. It is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. If you have a specific legal question, you should speak with an attorney. The information in this booklet was produced by Oregon Legal Services and is accurate as of September, 2000. Please remember that the law is always changing through the actions of the courts, the legislature, and agencies.
U.S. Bankruptcy Code
(Title 11 of the U.S. Code)
http://uscode.house.gov/title_11.htm
Oregon Bankruptcy Courts
http://www.orb.uscourts.gov/Homepage of the United States Bankruptcy court for Oregon. Includes news, contact information, rules, forms, and fee list.
Bankruptcy Code
http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/11/
Listing of federal bankruptcy statutes.
American Bankruptcy Institute
Information regarding bankruptcy law. Geared towards bankruptcy professionals and the more savvy layperson. Includes public library.
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Covers bankruptcy news and legislation.
Federal Bankruptcy Court
The Federal Bankruptcy Court can send you a packet of information including chapter explanations, advice on how to get forms, and instructions for filing. Recorded information.
Portland: (503) 326-2231, ext. 0
Eugene: (541) 465-6448, ext. 0Oregon Attorney Generals Consumer Hotline
Oregon Attorney Generals Consumer Hotline service takes consumer complaints and responds to inquiries about deceptive business practices 8:30 a.m.- noon. Recorded information noon- 8:30 p.m.
Portland: (503) 229-5576
Salem: (503) 378-4320.