Eliminate Your Debt
With Bankruptcy
Our nonprofit prepares your forms, for free.
Join 29,000 Americans
who eliminated $1.3 billion of debt
"The TurboTax for Bankruptcy" — The New York Times
You could be debt-free in as soon as 4 months.
You could be debt-free in as soon as 4 months.
1.
Take our screener to see if Upsolve is right for you: 2 minutes
2.
Fill out our questionnaire about your financial situation: a few hours
3.
We double-check your forms for completeness and accuracy: 1-2 weeks
4.
File your forms at your local court: 1 afternoon
5.
Work with the court and get your discharge: 2-3 months
Total debt relieved since 2018
$1,320,714,084
Why Trust Upsolve?
You're in control: We explain exactly what info you need for your forms, and why. You're in full control of your information at every step of the way.
Privacy: We keep your data safe and secure. It only leaves our servers when you print out your forms.
Affordability: Upsolve is a nonprofit, and our tools are 100% free.
Upsolve is a great source to help with filling bankruptcies. Very easy to understand, the team is great and the process was stress free. I highly recommend!
Upsolve made preparing my documents easy and straightforward. I had everything I needed to file, and I was in and out of court in about 20 minutes. Using Upsolve helped me save so much money by handling the process on my own. I... Read More
So thankful for this service available for free! It made the process so easy.
Amazing! Walk you through something that is extremely daunting and stressful, free of charge. Thank you so much!!
Highly recommend!
I used Upsolve. The system is simple and straightforward and walks you through every step. Definitely saved me a ton of money I didn't have.
There’s no way I would have been able to file bankruptcy without this free service. I’m looking forward to a fresh start and a clean slate.
This was a very simple self-guided process and the guidance , they provide is quick and simple to follow. I am so glad I found them and would highly recommend to anybody who needs relief from their debt.
This has been a painless experience. I have my 341 meeting scheduled and I am just ecstatic to see how this ends
Such an amazing process, Im thankful for the service they provide.
Is Upsolve Right for You?
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a legal process that everyday people use to clear certain debts and get a financial fresh start.
Like everything, filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy has its pros and cons. The main pros are that collection calls and other actions (including wage garnishment) must stop and, if your case is successful, you will get a financial fresh start by wiping out (most of) your debt for good. The biggest cons are that you cannot get rid of some debts in Chapter 7 and your credit score can take a temporary hit.
To file Chapter 7 bankruptcy yourself, without hiring an expensive lawyer, follow our 10-step guide or start our screener to see if you qualify for help.
To be eligible for Chapter 7, you will need to pass the means test. This looks at your income and expenses to determine whether you have the means or ability to repay your debt. If you make too little to repay your debt, you pass the means test and are eligible to file Chapter 7.
There are four main types of costs associated with filing bankruptcy:
Court filing fees, which are $338 for Chapter 7 (you can apply for a waiver of these fees).
Credit counseling course fees, which can range from $0-$50 (you can apply to waive these fees).
Miscellaneous costs such as printing, traveling to the court, etc.
Attorney fees, which can range from $1,000-$1,500 or more, depending on the complexity of your case and where you live.
The good news is that you do not have to hire a lawyer to file successfully. Upsolve may be able to help you file Chapter 7 bankruptcy for free.