Open Bankruptcy Project

Real information, no strings.

Free, open-source tools for bankruptcy court transparency and empirical research. Built by volunteers. Funded by donations. No ads, no data harvesting, no attorney referral fees.

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4.9M Cases Screened
94 Federal Districts
1,800+ Free Pages
50+ Domains
$0 Cost to Users

What We Do

The bankruptcy system affects millions of Americans every year, but accurate information is hard to find. Most online resources are attorney marketing disguised as education. We are building something different.

Screening Tools

Free discharge eligibility screeners powered by 4.9 million federal cases from the Federal Judicial Center. No sign-up. No email capture. Just answers.

Empirical Research

Data-driven analysis of Chapter 13 dismissal rates, repeat-filing patterns, and attorney performance across every federal bankruptcy district.

Educational Network

A 50-domain network of plain-language guides to bankruptcy statutes, procedures, and consumer rights. Written for real people, not search engines.

Federal Rules Advocacy

We submit data-backed proposals to the Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules to improve transparency and debtor protection in the federal courts.

Federal Rules Engagement

Our empirical research has been accepted by the federal judiciary for formal consideration.

Suggestion 26-BK-3

Accepted March 23, 2026 by the Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules. Proposes mandatory disclosure of attorney-level dismissal and completion rates in consumer bankruptcy cases, supported by analysis of 4.9 million FJC records across all 94 federal districts.

Our Network

Every site in the network is free, ad-free, and open source. Each domain covers a specific section of the Bankruptcy Code or a key consumer protection topic.

1328f.com Discharge eligibility screener -- Section 1328(f). Check whether a prior filing blocks your discharge. 1328f.org Research platform -- attorney analytics, district statistics, and empirical data on Chapter 13 outcomes. automaticstay.org Guide to the automatic stay -- Section 362. What it protects, when it expires, and how to enforce it. 341meeting.org Guide to the 341 meeting of creditors -- Section 341. What to expect and how to prepare. meanstest.org Guide to the means test -- Section 707(b). Understand the income threshold for Chapter 7 eligibility. 523a.org Guide to nondischargeable debts -- Section 523(a). Which debts survive bankruptcy and why. 727a8.com Guide to Chapter 7 discharge bars -- Section 727(a)(8). Time limits between filings. 109g.org Guide to filing eligibility -- Section 109(g). Restrictions after dismissal or voluntary withdrawal. section1328.org Guide to Chapter 13 discharge -- Section 1328. Requirements for discharge upon plan completion. section329.org Guide to attorney fee disgorgement -- Section 329. Court oversight of attorney compensation in bankruptcy. section1191.org Guide to Subchapter V plan confirmation -- Section 1191. Small business reorganization requirements. section1192.org Guide to Subchapter V discharge -- Section 1192. Discharge scope in small business cases. dischargeinjunction.org Guide to the discharge injunction -- Section 524. Permanent protection against collection of discharged debts. dischargeinjunction.com Section 524 discharge injunction -- companion site covering enforcement and creditor violations. relieffromstay.org Guide to relief from stay -- Section 362(d). When and how creditors can lift the automatic stay. codebtorstay.org Guide to the codebtor stay -- Section 1301. Protection for co-signers in Chapter 13 cases. dischargebar.org Overview of discharge bars in bankruptcy. Time limits and eligibility restrictions between filings. nondischargeable.org Guide to nondischargeable debts. Which obligations survive bankruptcy and the legal basis for each. reaffirmationagreement.org Guide to reaffirmation agreements. When keeping debt after bankruptcy makes sense and when it does not. lienstripping.org Guide to lien stripping in bankruptcy. Removing junior liens when property value falls below senior debt. whatischapter7.com Chapter 7 bankruptcy explained. Eligibility, process, timeline, and what to expect from liquidation. whatischapter7.org Chapter 7 overview -- companion site with detailed exemption guides and means test walkthrough. chapter13plan.org Guide to Chapter 13 plan requirements. Payment calculations, plan length, and confirmation standards. voluntarypetition.org Guide to filing a voluntary bankruptcy petition. Forms, fees, credit counseling, and first steps. howtofilebankruptcy.org Step-by-step guide to filing bankruptcy. From credit counseling through discharge, in plain language. prosedebtors.org Guide for pro se bankruptcy filers. Resources, forms, and practical advice for self-represented debtors. prosebankruptcy.org Pro se bankruptcy filing guide. Court procedures, common mistakes, and how to navigate without an attorney. canifileagain.org Can I file bankruptcy again? Time limits between filings for every chapter combination. dismissedbankruptcy.org What happens after a bankruptcy dismissal. Refiling options, waiting periods, and next steps. serialfiler.org Serial filing patterns in bankruptcy. Data on repeat filings, outcomes, and automatic stay limitations. bankruptcyhardship.org Guide to hardship discharge -- Section 1328(b). When you cannot complete your Chapter 13 plan. bankruptcyfreshstart.org The fresh start after bankruptcy. Rebuilding credit, understanding your discharge, and moving forward. bankruptcytaxes.org Tax debts in bankruptcy. Which taxes can be discharged and the rules for priority tax claims. garnishedwages.org Stop wage garnishment through bankruptcy. How the automatic stay protects your paycheck. dismissalrate.org Bankruptcy dismissal rate data. Empirical analysis of dismissal patterns by district, chapter, and attorney. bankruptcymill.org Consumer protection resource on high-volume bankruptcy practices and how to identify them. bankruptcymill.com Bankruptcy mill detection tools. Data-driven screening to help consumers evaluate attorney track records. bankruptcymalpractice.org Bankruptcy attorney malpractice -- your rights. Signs of malpractice and how to file complaints.