YOUR BANKRUPTCY RIGHTS AND DUTIES

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It is very important to us that you understand what we talked about with you at the initial meeting. In order to reinforce our discussion and to give you a better understanding of the law, please read over every paragraph that we have in this form. AFTER YOU READ OVER THE PARAGRAPH, CHECK THE BOX NEXT TO “DEBTOR 1” UNDER EACH PARAGRAPH, INDICATING YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT. IF BOTH YOU AND YOUR SPOUSE ARE FILING, EACH OF YOU SHOULD CHECK THE BOXES UNDER EVERY SINGLE PARAGRAPH INDICATING YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. After discussion with an attorney from BOND, BOTES, REESE & SHINN, P.C., you have decided which Chapter will best serve your purposes. As you read through this document, you will see that some of the paragraphs apply to Chapter 13 bankruptcy and some apply to Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Regardless, please read over each paragraph so that you will have a full understanding of all the laws that we discussed with you at your initial meeting. If you have any questions about any of these paragraphs, please discuss them with us before signing your bankruptcy petition.

Last Resort

1.1 WORK WITH CREDITORS

I understand that BOND, BOTES, REESE & SHINN, P.C. has advised me not to file a Chapter 13 or a Chapter 7 bankruptcy if I can work voluntarily with my creditors or take any other measures necessary to handle my financial problems.

1.2 CREDIT REPORT

I understand the filing of a Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 bankruptcy will impact my credit score and will appear on my credit report for up to ten (10) years. The filing will be on my credit report even if my case is dismissed, voluntarily or involuntarily. My credit may be checked for future loans, applications for insurance and in other instances where credit checks are done.

1.3 PERSONAL DECISION AND PUBLIC RECORD

I understand the decision to file a Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a personal decision and not a legal decision. I have been advised as to the legal consequences and I am making this decision of my own free will. I understand that BOND, BOTES, REESE & SHINN, P.C., cannot make this decision for me. I further understand that filing a Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a public record. As such, it is possible that my name may be listed in the local newspaper under bankruptcy filings and may be publicly available through the internet.

Bond & Botes Law Offices

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Alabama Offices

Birmingham

2107 5th Avenue North
Age-Herald Building
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
Phone: (205) 802-2200


Shelby County Location
15 Southlake Lane, Ste 140
Birmingham, AL 35244
Phone: (205) 802-2200


Florence Location
121 S. Court Street
Florence, AL 35630
Phone: (256) 760-1010


Huntsville Location
225 Pratt Avenue NE
Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: (256) 539-9899


Montgomery Location
311 Catoma Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: (334) 264-3363


Decatur Location
605 Bank Street NE
Decatur, AL 35601
Phone: (256) 355-2447


Haleyville Location
914 19th St.
Haleyville, AL 35565
Phone: (256) 760-1010


Gadsden Location
430-B Chestnut Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
Phone: (256) 485-0195


Opelika Location
216 South 8th Street
Opelika 36801
Phone: (334) 264-3363


Anniston Location
1302 Noble St #2C
Anniston, AL 36201
Phone: (256) 485-0195


Cullman Location
200 Second Avenue SW
Cullman, AL 35055
Phone: (256) 739-9866


Mississippi Offices

Jackson Location
120 Southpointe Dr., A
Byram, MS 39272
Phone: (601) 353-5000


Hattiesburg Location
607 Corinne St, Ste B8
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 353-5000


Vicksburg Location
1212 Farmer Street
Vicksburg, MS 39180
Phone: (601) 353-5000

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