Bankruptcy Counseling and Education for Clients who have retained the Law Offices of Paul Lee and are paid in full. Clients responsibility to pay for Counseling and Education directly to Money Management International.

Your future and its possibilities are endless. Becoming debt free, saving for the future and learning more effective money management skills will give you the ability to live the life you've imagined.

Visit Bankruptcy.org/Help and click "Start Counseling Today" to begin real-time online bankruptcy counseling and education sessions. For phone sessions contact us at 877.895.2227. Counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you move one step closer to financial freedom.

Pre-Filing Counseling

We understand that each person that seeks assistance has a unique financial situation. Our certified credit counselors will work one-on-one with you to develop a detailed personal financial assessment. During the counseling session, we will review your income, expenses, assets and liabilities. This in depth process will provide you with a true and accurate picture of your financial situation. The personal financial assessment is just the first piece that is developed to help you determine the right solution for your financial situation.

Counselors will work with you to develop:
    A personal financial assessment
    Reasonable and manageable spending plan
    Detailed action plan
    Short and long term financial goals

Around the Clock Service

Pre-filing counseling is available by a variety of delivery methods. From the comfort of your home, you can complete your counseling session by telephone, Internet or Web chat. For your convenience, Money Management International (MMI) has a team of professional counselors available 24/7 to assist you. In-person counseling is available by appointment in all of the local markets in which we operate. All counselors are trained professionals who understand that each person represents a unique situation and requires a unique solution.

Visit Bankruptcy.org/Help, and click "Start Counseling Today" to take the online bankruptcy counseling course or call 877.895.2227 to learn more or to schedule your pre-filing counseling session. Counseling is also available in Spanish.

Upon completion of the counseling session, you will be issued a certificate of participation. Remember to check with your attorney to ensure he received a copy of your bankruptcy certificate. This certificate will allow you to proceed with the bankruptcy filing process.

Pre-Discharge Education

Money Management International can also provide you with the pre-discharge education that you need 24/7 via the Internet. In person and teleconference classes are available by appointment only. These programs are designed to provide comprehensive curriculum covering a variety of financial and budgeting topics, assuring you have the tools necessary to build a strong financial foundation.

During the education program, you will receive tips and tools for wise money management and credit use.

You will also discover how to:
    Set achievable financial goals
    Calculate net worth
    Create a livable budget
    Build a savings plan

In addition, the program facilitator will share with you how to obtain credit reports, establish or re-establish credit, dispute errors and protect yourself from identity theft. Each participant in the in-person and teleconference classes will receive two workbooks designed for use during and after the course.

Our educators conduct all of the pre-discharge education programs. For your convenience, these programs are available by a variety of delivery methods including telephone and Internet. In-person programs are available in all of the local markets in which we operate. To take our online education course visit Bankruptcy.org/Help and click "Start Counseling Today" To register for a pre-discharge education program (phone or in-person) call 866.745.2227. Education program is available in Spanish.

Upon completion of the program, you will be issued a certificate of participation. Remember to check with your attorney to ensure he received a copy of your certificate. This certificate will allow you to proceed with the bankruptcy discharge process. It is our desire to make this delivery process as smooth and efficient as possible.

Trust the Experts

Since 1958, MMI has helped millions of people take the steps necessary to repay their debts, re-establish their credit and manage their finances wisely. Through community education programs and online resources, MMI is dedicated to providing consumers and clients with valuable information on money management and how to use credit wisely.

Money Management International has been approved* by the Executive Office for United States Trustees (EOUST) to provide credit counseling services to consumers nationwide and to issue pre-filing bankruptcy certificates in compliance with the Bankruptcy Code. In addition, MMI is approved** to provide instructional counsel in personal financial management as required under the Bankruptcy Code.

As a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling and the Association of Independent Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies, MMI holds itself to the highest industry standards. In addition, MMI has gone through a stringent third-party accreditation process with the COuncil on Accreditation to further reinforce our organization's commitment to quality and excellence.

**Approved to issue certificates in compliance with the Bankruptcy Code Approval does not endorse or assure the quality of an Agency's services. EOUST regulations do not apply to residents of NC or AL

**Approved to issue certificates evidencing completion of a personal financial management instructional course in compliance with the Bankruptcy Code. Approval does not endorse or assure the quality of a Provider's services.

The service fee for pre-filing counseling and corresponding certificate is $50 for individual and joint filing. If joint debtors are not counseled during the same session, there will be a $50 fee for each session and corresponding certificate. The Debtor Education course is $50 for an individual session and $75 for a joint session. Price may vary based on individual state regulations. Service fees will be waived if the client's gross earnings are equal to or less than 150% of the National Poverty Level.