Bankruptcy Preparer vs. Attorney?

  Please do NOT use a bankruptcy preparer for filing a bankruptcy.  I know this a self-serving statement for an attorney to say, but the dangers can be extremely bad.
  Utah's jurisdiction has particular pitfalls where someone filing bankruptcy can lose a vehicle, tax refunds, and their home!  I have a client named Rolsa who almost lost her home because no advise was given when her case was prepared; and, in the end her home was saved, but the cost was much higher.
  I have seen many cases where the bankruptcy court was trying to take a home because a bankruptcy preparer does not give legal advice.   People have used bankruptcy preparers with success, and you can also find all the papers you need to file a bankruptcy on the Bankruptcy Court website.  I strongly encourage you NOT to do this, the consequences can be very costly in the long run.  CM