If you do not have an attorney, and you are filing or involved in a bankruptcy case in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Kentucky, you may get information about the overall bankruptcy process and general filing requirements by viewing the contents of this website and/or from the Court's Guide to Filing Bankruptcy without an Attorney.  The staff of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court Clerk's office provides a variety of services; however they are not permitted to assist with the preparation of the voluntary petition, schedules, or other documents, nor can they provide legal advice.

While the information presented below is accurate as of the date of publication, it should not be cited or relied upon as legal authority. It is highly recommended that legal advice be obtained from a bankruptcy attorney or legal association. For filing requirements, please refer to the United States Bankruptcy Code (Title 11, United States Code), the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (Bankruptcy Rules), the Local Rules for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Kentucky and at the U.S. Courts website  at  www.uscourts.gov/bankruptcycourts/prose.html.

For a list of frequently asked questions pertaining to filing without an attorney, Click here.  It is highly recommended that you also view the other FAQ sections of this website to obtain a clearer view of the bankruptcy process and court requirements.