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Filing Without an Attorney

While the information presented is accurate as of the date of publication, it should not be cited, used as legal authority, or substituted for reference to the United States Bankruptcy Code (Title 11, United States Code) and the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, both of which may be reviewed at local law libraries, or to the Local Rules for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Hampshire. This information should also not be substituted for the advice of competent legal counsel.

The Clerk’s Office cannot:

•Assist you in completing forms
• Explain the meaning of a particular rule
• Explain the result of taking or not taking action in a case or proceeding
• Tell you whether jurisdiction is proper in a case or proceeding
• Tell you whether a complaint properly presents a claim
• Provide advice regarding the best procedure to accomplish a particular goal
• Apply a Rule or Statute
• Explain who should receive proper notice or service
• Give an interpretation of case law