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Learn about Upsolve, America’s #1 free bankruptcy tool.

Upsolve helps you get a fresh start for free through bankruptcy. Our free web tool helps you generate your bankruptcy forms in three hours. Since 2016, we have helped more than 3,000 families erase their debt and get a fresh start. Learn more about our nonprofit and what we do.

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Is Upsolve real? Is this a legitimate service?

Written by Attorney Andrea WimmerLegally reviewed by Jonathan Petts
Updated January 30, 2025

Yes! Upsolve is 100% a legitimate service! We are a small mission-driven team of dedicated individuals, focused on a single goal: Helping low-income Americans struggling with too much debt get a fresh start by filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

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How Is Upsolve Free?

Written by Jonathan Petts
Updated March 21, 2023

A note from our CEO on why transparency matters to us.

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How to Break into Legal Tech as a Law Student

Written by Jonathan Petts
Updated September 10, 2020

In 2018, venture capitalist invested over $1 billion into legal tech. There's never been a better time to think about finding a job at the intersection of tech and law.

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What is Upsolve's Contact Information?

Written by the Upsolve Team
Updated August 16, 2020

As a small nonprofit we sadly don't have the resources to be able to provide phone or other live support. If you are a current user and need to get in touch with us, please please visit help.upsolve.org and use the "Submit a Request" feature in the top right corner to send us a message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. If you have general questions about filing bankruptcy, feel free to visit our Learning Center any time to find out more about the process and what to expect.

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Everything You Need to Know About Upsolve for Bankruptcy or Debt Relief

Written by Upsolve Team
Updated October 30, 2024

Upsolve is a nonprofit that helps low-income Americans overcome their debt. We offer a free filing tool that helps people file Chapter 7 bankruptcy without a lawyer. But we know that bankruptcy isn't the only option for dealing with debt. That's why we're expanding our services with Upsolve Assist, a comprehensive debt relief platform launching soon. Upsolve Assist provides personalized guidance on various debt relief options like debt repayment plans, consolidation, debt management plans, settlement, and income-driven repayment plans for student loans.

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Upsolve's Commitments to Our Users

Written by the Upsolve Team
Updated October 31, 2024

Upsolve is here to empower you. We understand how stressful it is to navigate debt, low credit scores, and bankruptcy on your own. You deserve support that helps you regain control of your financial health. Here's what you can expect from us.

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Upsolve is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that started in 2016. Our mission is to help low-income families resolve their debt and fix their credit using free software tools. Our team includes debt experts and engineers who care deeply about making the financial system accessible to everyone. We have world-class funders that include the U.S. government, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, and leading foundations.

To learn more, read why we started Upsolve in 2016, our reviews from past users, and our press coverage from places like the New York Times and Wall Street Journal.