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Here is what you should know before you file bankruptcy yourself.

Gather all of your documents to be ready for the courts. Whether you file bankruptcy yourself or not, you will need proof of all financial transactions.

Before you file for bankruptcy yourself, talk to your creditors. In some cases, your creditors will want to work with you in setting a payment plan.

The following steps will help you before you file bankruptcy yourself:

1. Prepare all of your necessary documents. The bankruptcy courts are going to want proof of all your transactions that you are going to claim for your filing. Don't exclude any documents. Hiding them from the courts could have your case rejected right away.

2.  Talk to others who have been in the same situation as you. Learn as much as you can about the bankruptcy process, and do some research on the bankruptcy statutes of your state. These vary slightly from state to state, so make sure if you file bankruptcy yourself, that you are familiar with these.

It is recommended that you hire a bankruptcy attorney. Yes, this is going to cost you a lot more than if you were filing bankruptcy yourself, but it is worth it to try to save up the money and hire a lawyer instead. 

The advantages of filing for bankruptcy yourself, is that you will save time and money if you file online. The disadvantage of this is that you will have to do more research yourself, and be familiar with the bankruptcy laws. Hiring an attorney will take the stress off your back, but if you are really persistent about filing yourself, there are many helpful resources online for you.

Before you file bankruptcy yourself, you must be aware that there is a new law that requires you to participate in credit counseling six months before filing for bankruptcy. You should really be familiar with the new bankruptcy laws that have emerged, and be familiar with chapters 7, 11, and 13. Learn as much as you can possibly learn about all the court rules and laws.