Eliminate Your Debt
With Bankruptcy
Our nonprofit prepares your forms, for free.
Join 24,000 Americans
who eliminated $1.1 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
$1,115,979,927
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 made the bankruptcy process way less stressful for me. I was nervous and overwhelmed trying to figure everything out on my own, but the website walked me through each step clearly and helped me prepare all of my Chapter... Read More
I am at the part where I have printed and signed my documents and I filed them today. Upsolve, you have made the process thus far, so easy. I Thank You!
Helped every step of the way. Made it super easy. And it was free. Can not beat it!
easy and fast experience
Very good and helpful with all the paperwork and the whole process step by step
But God! I don't think i could put into words how much this place has helped me. I was able to file chapter 7 fee free and the process took about a week for me to do online which was me making sure all of my information was cor... Read More
Upsolve has helped me tremendously I really appreciate everything.
good help without them i would of never been able to file
Best experience
Love them, the website was very user friendly amazing! I recommended you all to my friends.
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.
How does Upsolve work?
