Bankruptcy Resources
Wyoming Bankruptcy Court
If you decide to file for bankruptcy in Wyoming, and you are filing “pro se” (meaning that you will file by yourself and you do not have a lawyer) you should start by reading the following guide provided by the Wyoming Bankruptcy Court:
Bankruptcy Guide for Filing Without an Attorney
The Wyoming Bankruptcy Court provides additional information for filing without a lawyer.
Upcoming Classes & Programs
Find a Do-It-Yourself seminar or a local law night clinic.
Find A Lawyer
There are attorneys who specialize in Bankruptcy Law. Click the link above to learn more about finding a legal aid or private attorney.
Bankruptcy Basics
Basic information for debtors, creditors, court personnel, the media, and the general public on different aspects of the federal bankruptcy laws from the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
Bankruptcy Overview
These handouts provide an overview of the Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy:
Wyoming Exemptions
Major exemptions in Wyoming.
Creditor's Meeting
Click here to watch a typical creditor's meeting (link to YouTube).
Means Test Information
Information from the U.S. Trustee regarding the means test form and links to Census Bureau and the Internal Revenue Service resources for data needed to complete the form.
Credit Counseling and Debtor Education
Information from the U.S. Trustee regarding pre-petition credit counseling, a list of approved credit counseling agencies, personal financial management instructional courses (debtor education), and a list of approved debtor education providers.
Chapter 7 Fee Waiver Application
You may be able to waive the bankruptcy filing fee if you meet eligibility guidelines.
U.S. Bankruptcy Code
Title 11 of the United States Code.
Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
Local Rules of the Wyoming Bankruptcy Court
Wyoming Statutes
The link above will take you to the Wyoming Statutes online. Your local county library also has print versions of Wyoming statutes and rules. The print set includes references to additional relevant Wyoming materials which you may find useful. This is a list of bankruptcy exemptions found in the Wyoming Statutes.
Community Resources In Your County
A list of community resources by county.