Define the question before choosing an answer
Use this guide to organize Petition, Schedules, Statements, Form 122, Attorney Fee Disclosure and Proof of Claim Basics. Start with the controlling record and date, then connect the issue to the bankruptcy chapter, property, debts, and local procedure that may change the answer.
Evidence file for Bankruptcy Forms List
Petition
The controlling document, exact date, amount or value, people involved, current status, and the source that can verify it.
Schedules
The controlling document, exact date, amount or value, people involved, current status, and the source that can verify it.
Statements
The controlling document, exact date, amount or value, people involved, current status, and the source that can verify it.
Form 122
Current official form or notice, required date range, completion status, delivery method, deadline, and docket proof.
Attorney Fee Disclosure
Responsible lawyer, license record, written scope, total fee, payment timing, excluded work, sponsorship, and review source.
Proof of Claim Basics
Court, case number, parties, service date, order, amount, next deadline, and current enforcement status.
Facts that shape the review
- Use the current official form, approved provider, local instruction, and docket. Completion and proof of completion are separate questions.
Issue log
| Issue | Evidence to preserve | Open question |
|---|---|---|
| Petition | The controlling document, exact date, amount or value, people involved, current status, and the source that can verify it. | |
| Schedules | The controlling document, exact date, amount or value, people involved, current status, and the source that can verify it. | |
| Statements | The controlling document, exact date, amount or value, people involved, current status, and the source that can verify it. | |
| Form 122 | Current official form or notice, required date range, completion status, delivery method, deadline, and docket proof. | |
| Attorney Fee Disclosure | Responsible lawyer, license record, written scope, total fee, payment timing, excluded work, sponsorship, and review source. | |
| And Proof of Claim Basics | Court, case number, parties, service date, order, amount, next deadline, and current enforcement status. |
Questions that can change the next step
| Question | Your facts |
|---|---|
| What exact outcome is needed? | |
| What date changes the next step? | |
| Which fact remains unverified? |
Timing caution
If a sale, hearing, deduction, seizure, shutoff, or response deadline is near, use qualified local help rather than waiting for general online information.
Verify with current sources
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