Where Are The Best Places To Find Honest Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Information?

Sometimes the hardest part about bankruptcy is finding good

, reliable information about it! The internet is full of directories, homemade websites, and self proclaimed authorities who are just dying to give you information on Chapter 7 bankruptcy. If you are trying to avoid the mass of misinformation that's available, how can you find reliable sources to help you start researching your Chapter 7 questions?

Always look to see who is responsible for the website. Court websites are verified by their ".gov" web addresses. If you are a St. Louis resident, you will want to start with the Eastern District of Missouri court website, which you can find here. There are also local branches of the U.S. Trustee's information that can provide reliable information.

Who else can you expect to receive good information from? What about St. Louis bankruptcy attorney websites? Those are typically a good start but you may run into a few problems. First, many St. Louis law offices don't have a plethora of information available to any visitor of their website. You'll want to look for a bankruptcy lawyer who has listed articles, blogs, bankruptcy FAQ, news and, perhaps, even free publications to help you on your quest for Chapter 7 knowledge.

The second issue is that just because a website exists doesn't mean the creator is an expert in the area. Any attorney could say that they are a great bankruptcy lawyer without having the experience to back it up. Any attorney can claim that they specialize in any area.

"The proof," as my mom used to say, "is in the pudding."

What do I mean by that? There are certain factors in an attorney's website that can usually prove that he or she has had the right experience to handle a successful Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. Look for client testimonials, case results, and biographies that indicate membership in bankruptcy associations or bar associations to indicate an experienced attorney.

If you are looking for Chapter 7 bankruptcy information in order to file by yourself, be careful. Websites that offer downloadable Chapter 7 forms or a "how to" guide on filing bankruptcy could misguide you on the processand cost you your discharge.

And, lastly, avoid misinformation. Do you really want to let your financial future hang on a Wikipedia entry or an answer on Yahoo! Answers? Probably not.

Don't forget, being critical of information you find is not only acceptable, it's encouraged.

by: Jim Brown

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