Does anyone know if I HAVE to have an attorney to file chapter 7 banckruptcy or can I file for myself? This is in Texas. Thanks!!

you dont need a lawyer to file. you do that yourself. they are lawyers that are helping you settle your debts. i've filed a chapter 7 4yrs ago.

I got one only because I didn't know what to do. And I didn't think of doing it myself or if I could do it myself.

Does anyone know if I HAVE to have an attorney to file chapter 7 banckruptcy or can I file for myself? This is in Texas. Thanks!!

Like the others said, you do not need a lawyer to file bankruptcy, specially if you are filing a Chapter 7, it is rather simple to do it pro se. For a chapter 7 you usually cannot own a vehicle that is worth more than $1-2,000 (each state is different). Before you file, make sure you have all of your creditors, along with the account numbers and dollar amounts. Check out this website to get what procedures your region goes by (its in the Federal Court Rules Menu): http://www.megalaw.com/tx/txrules.php

You may also want to call around and get a free consultation with an attorney, he or she may be able to answer some of the more specific questions that you have. Good luck!

Thanks!