This website was established to provide the most current information regarding the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention & Consumer Act (the Act). Please note, these documents are effective October 17, 2005.

If you have any questions regarding the Act or bankruptcy case matters, please contact any one of our division offices.

• 2005 Bankruptcy Reform Act Attorney Event List
• Detailed Description of New Attorney Events

Publications

• Federal Poverty Guidelines
• Interim Guidance Regarding Tax Information
• Notice of Domestic Support Obligations

Forms

• Amended Means Test Forms (Effective 1/1/2008)
• Chapter 7 Fee Waiver Provisions (In forma Pauperis)
• Chapter 7 Fee Waiver Application
  
• New & Revised Official Forms
• Filing of Payment Advices
• Order re Filing of Payment Advices (Oakland Division)
• Order re Filing of Payment Advices (San Francisco Division)
• Order re Filing of Payment Advices (San Jose Division)
• Notice to Individual Consumer Debtor Under § 342(b) of the Bankruptcy Code (Bankruptcy Reform Act) - This link will take you to the US Court's Website

Links

• Approved Credit Counseling Agencies & Providers of Personal Financial Management Instructional Courses (Debtor Education)
• National Creditor Registration Service (NCRS)
• US Trustee's BAPCPA Page