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Are there federal bankruptcy laws

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 9/10/2019

Bankruptcy is a federal matter that is governed by federal law. Bankruptcy is filed through the federal courthouse and heard by a federal bankruptcy judge. This site offers a comprehensive overview: http://www.uscourts.gov/bankruptcycourts.html

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