A notice has posted regarding the training opportunities and unavailability of ECF when the Court transitions to the next generation (“NextGen”) CM/ECF program on April 16, 2018. You can read the notice here.
The Court seeks a part-time attorney to serve in the Clerk's office and assist with operations. For more information, click here.
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana has a career opprtunity for a Case Administrator. This position will be located in Evansville, Indiana. Click here for more information and how to apply.
Bankruptcy Judge Basil Lorch III is retiring soon. The Seventh Circuit seeks candidates for his replacement. For more information read the announcement here.
Individuals can file bankruptcy without an attorney, which is called filing pro se. However, seeking the advice of a qualified attorney is strongly recommended since bankruptcy has long-term financial and legal outcomes. Corporations and partnerships must have an attorney to file a bankruptcy case. This section of the website provides information such as bankruptcy basics, forms, requirements, advice and services, and more.
Beware of bankruptcy petition preparers who do not comply with all legal requirements. The role of non-attorney petition preparers is solely to type information on Bankruptcy Forms (available at this link without charge). Petition preparers are barred by law from providing legal advice - they cannot explain how to answer legal questions or assist in bankruptcy court proceedings.
General Information
Schedules contain financial details that may have to be changed or amended from time to time, for example, if a creditor was left off of the original document. For additional information, refer to S.D.Ind. B-1009-1.
Requirements
It is NOT possible to communicate in person or by phone with the Bankruptcy Judge. If you need to seek any relief from the Court, you must file a written motion specifying the relief you seek. The matter will then be set for hearing before the Judge.