FEDERAL COURT | UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT

111 Locust Street, Suite 320, Des Moines, IA 50309

Eligibility

Open to individuals in need of services

Required documents

Call for details

Hours

Mon 8 am - 5 pm Tue 8 am - 5 pm Wed 8 am - 5 pm Thu 8 am - 5 pm Fri 8 am - 5 pm

(515) 284-6303

Fax

(515) 284-6230

Voice

https://www.iasb.uscourts.gov

[email protected]

Languages

English

Application process

Call or visit the court in person

Fees

Filing fees are required and the amounts are listed on the Court's web page

Service area

Iowa

Description

Administers bankruptcy proceedings. Handles petitions for Chapters 7, 11, 12 or 13. Chapter 7 is a liquidation proceeding. Chapter 11 is a reorganization proceeding. Chapter 12 is a reorganization proceeding for family farmers. Chapter 13 "Wage Earner Plan" is for working people which sets up method for payment of debts and disbursements to creditors. Assistance in filing petition usually is secured through a private attorney or Legal Aid, if eligible. However, it is possible download the forms from the website or purchase a package of forms necessary to file through office supply companies and complete them without legal representation (pro se).

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Providing organization

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT

Offers Bankruptcy Court services.