Filing your own bankruptcy without a lawyer

[Janna57]

I am trying to find the least expensive route for bankruptcy for my husband.
Has anyone ever filed without a lawyer? I am a little worried about it. It would be a simple chapter 7. He owns nothing. Or, is that a big risk to take?

[Mr. Knowitall]

It is possible to file a bankruptcy without a lawyer. In many states there are also paralegal services which will help the bankruptcy petitioner complete the necessary forms. (They can't provide legal advice, but they can assist with getting the forms completed and filed properly.)