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    Is there a sticky for the paper work to be gathered?

    I'm not sure if I missed a sticky here, detailing what paper work is needed to file. For example bank, credit card statements...how far back in time should I gather statements from them? And all the other paper work needed. Or does it differ from state to state? In which case I would have to ask a lawyer. I was hoping to have it all together before my first consultation with a lawyer.

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    I think it will vary from lawyer to lawyer, district to district......I would say:

    1. 6 months of proof of ALL income (paystubs, payments, disability checks, etc.)

    2. 6 months of bank statements

    3. 6 months of credit card statements (at the very least the most recent statements) and all letters sent by credits and debt collectors

    4. Last 2 years of federal and state tax returns (I had to request a tax return transcript for one year)

    5 Car titles and house deeds, etc.

    6. Proof of expenses, such as utility bills, etc.

    &. My attorney required me to bring a credit report from all 3 bureaus (this may vary)

    I also gave my lawyer a statement from my 401k, even though I know this is exempt.

    For me, gathering all of this paperwork was a major pain....I wish I had been more organized in the past few months, it would have made it much easier.

    Also, I am waiting for a statement from GE Money Bank, as I know how much I owe them and their address....but I do not have my account number!!!!!! My filing is delayed because of that!!!!! They won't give me the account number over the phone.

    Now I'm venting .

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      #3
      That gives me an idea. The problem that you're having with GE Money Bank is exactly what I'm trying to avoid. I'm not late on any payments yet, so I want to get what I need while I still have full access to all of my accounts.

      Thanks.

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