Skeen & Kauffman LLP is committed to making sure our clients understand the bankruptcy process. This page will provide you with general information about various bankruptcy concepts to help you evaluate this firm and your needs.

Bankruptcy is a way for a consumer or a business to either eliminate their debt or reorganize their debt into more manageable payments. The bankruptcy process is governed by Title 11 of the United States Code and for consumers generally consists of either a Chapter 7 filing or a Chapter 13 filing. A business that is seeking to end operation may also file a Chapter 7 and a business seeking to reorganize will file a Chapter 11. There are special provisions for farmers, fishermen, and municipalities.