Resources
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Bankruptcy
- US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado - You will find local rules and forms in addition to a slew of other extremely useful information, including phone numbers and answers to frequently asked questions.
- National Data Center - The National Data Center (NDC) was established by Chapter 13 Trustees and is the exclusive source for comprehensive Chapter 13 Case and Claims data. Chapter 13 Debtors are provided free access to view their case information, including payment history and distributions of plan payments to creditors.
- National Association for Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys - This website is an invaluable resource to bankruptcy attorneys and should not be overlooked by consumers and business interested in seeking relief under the bankruptcy code.
- BankruptcyAction.com - Complete U.S. bankruptcy information. Business Bankruptcy Predictor; Bankruptcy Exemptions for all States; Lawyer Locator; Bankruptcy Statistics; Bankruptcy News and more.
- The Faculty of Federal Advocates - The Faculty of Federal Advocates can help individuals defend bankruptcy adversary proceedings, pro bono!
- Student Loan Borrower Assistance - Student loans are generally non-dischargeable in bankruptcy but there are exceptions to this rule.
- The IRS Tax Collection process - Taxes and bankruptcy is a complicated issue, some taxes are dischargeable and some are not. But if you are curious as to the IRS' collection process click here for thier publication.
Consumer Law
- The National Association of Consumer Advocates - This is an invaluable resource for consumer rights attorneys, and it is an excellent site to begin with for consumers seeking advice and information regarding their rights.
- Colorado Attorney General - A website to research and report abusive credit companies.
- BudHibbs.com - A useful website for consumer issues. This site offers specific, easy-to-understand information about how consumers can put into action federal and state laws designed to protect their rights.
- Colorado Legal Services - On the website for Colorado Legal Services you will find self-help legal information for civil legal matters, where to find no or low-cost legal help, court information and other referral information.
- Credit.com News & Advice - Credit.com News & Advice provides readers with unique insight, helpful tips and straight answers about their financial world. Their experts explore credit, loans, debt, saving, and identity theft topics.
General Law
- Colorado Courts online self-help service - A great resource for legal forms and various legal instructions.
- Colorado Secretary of State - The Colorado Secretary of State's web-site is an invaluable tool for company information, UCC filings (e.g., secured liens) and corporate formations.
- Free annual credit report - Get your free credit report here. Under Colorado law, each major bureau is required to provide you with one free credit report per year.
- Colorado Revised Statutes online - A resource to review Colorado Statute's. Maintained by LexisNexis.
- State of Colorado - The State of Colorado's official web-site. Many helpful links and paths to its government agencies.
- Colorado Bureau of Investigation - This site allows you do to criminal background checks. Very useful for employment situations.
- The Colorado Bar Association - This site contains many useful links for people wishing to expand their legal knowledge.
- The Colorado State Legislature - Monitor pending legislation and review how it is going to effect you and your business.
