Notice of Available Chapters (Rev. 10/05) USBC, District of Rhode Island Name: ____________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Telephone: _________________ Fax: __________________ q q Attorney for Debtor Debtor in Pro Per UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF RHODE ISLAND List all names including trade names, used by Debtor(s) within last 8 years: Social Security No. (last 4 digits ONLY) __________Debtor Social Security No. (last 4 digits ONLY) ___________Joint Debtor Case No. NOTICE OF AVAILABLE CHAPTERS Debtor(s) EIN No. _________________________________________ 1. Section 342(b) of 11 U.S.C. ("The Bankruptcy Code") states: "Prior to the commencement of a case under this title by an individual whose debts are primarily consumer debts, the clerk shall give written notice to such individual that indicates each chapter of this title under which such individual may proceed." 2. You are eligible to file under Chapter 7, whereby debts are discharged and your non-exempt assets are liquidated by the trustee for the benefit of your creditors. 3. You are eligible to file under Chapter 11 for debt reorganization upon payment of the additional fee required. 4. If your noncontingent, liquidated debts are less than $250,000.00 unsecured and $750,000.00 secured (11 U.S.C. § 109(e)), you are also eligible to file under Chapter 13 and to use future income to pay all or a portion of your debts. 5. If you are a family farmer, with a regular annual income, as defined by 11 U.S.C. § 101 (18) (19), you are eligible to file under Chapter 12. 6. To determine which chapter to file under, it is recommended that you consult an attorney. SUSAN M. THURSTON Clerk of Court "I HAVE READ THE ABOVE "NOTICE OF AVAILABLE CHAPTERS." ________________________________________ Signature of Debtor __________________________ Date ________________________________________ Signature of Joint Debtor (If applicable) __________________________ Date If the Court has previously ordered that you may not file bankruptcy for 180 days or any other period, you may not file bankruptcy without prior leave of the Court. American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com