Before You File
If you are considering filing without representation by an attorney,
- Please read "FILING BANKRUPTCY IN NEW MEXICO" - (English version) (Spanish version) - This informative brochure was prepared by the State Bar of New Mexico, March 17, 2008.
- See also Do I Need an Attorney?
- See also the CARE Program, financial literacy resource
The following information is specifically provided for self-represented persons who are considering filing a bankruptcy petition. If you are considering filing without representation by an attorney, please read the information listed below before filing a petition.
You may print the Self-represented Debtor Information packet or view all of the same information online. The bankruptcy petition forms are available as fillable forms which you can complete online. See Debtor forms
Self-represented Debtor Information Packet
This packet contains the following:
- information about bankruptcy provided by the Administrative Office of the U. S. Courts and the State Bar of New Mexico
- step-by-step instructions for filing a chapter 7 or chapter 13 case
- some guidelines for completing the petition and schedules forms
- copies of documents you should read (including "Bankruptcy Basics" listed below)
- lists of credit counseling and debtor education providers
- complete list of both state and federal exemptions
- all forms you need to file a chapter 7 or chapter 13 case
- additional forms you may need
- checklist for filing
View the information online via the following links:
- Eligibility to be a Debtor
- Bankruptcy Basics
- Forms for Debtors
- Free Consumer Debt Workshops
- Mailing List Guidelines
- Property Exemptions
- Poverty Guidelines
- After reading the information above, you should proceed to the How to File page