Bankruptcy Basics provides basic information to debtors, creditors, court personnel, the media, and the general public on different aspects of the federal bankruptcy laws. It also provides individuals who may be considering bankruptcy with a basic explanation of the different chapters under which a bankruptcy case may be filed and to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about the bankruptcy process. 
Contributed by: Administrative Office of the United States Courts
Last Reviewed: 07/17/2009

http://www.uscourts.gov/FederalCourts/Bankruptcy/BankruptcyBasics.aspx