When I tried to file for personal bankruptcy, I went about it in the wrong manner. I got my cousin, who just recently became an attorney, to help me. He’s a great guy, but he has absolutely no experience with bankruptcy laws. When you are declaring personal bankruptcy, it really helps out if you get yourself an attorney who has experience in this area. There are many documents to fill out and fees to pay. The laws can also be quite complex and difficult to understand. It helps to have someone in your corner who has been through the process before.