Bankruptcy Help in Columbus
Do I have to go to court if I file bankruptcy?
In most Ohio consumer bankruptcy cases, debtors never need to appear before a Bankruptcy Judge. Whether you will have to go to court depends on your specific circumstances and on your creditors’ actions.
If someone files a contested motion or an adversary proceeding, you may be required to testify or present other evidence to the Bankruptcy Court at a formal hearing. Having experienced bankruptcy lawyers to advise you and represent you in such proceedings will make the process easier.
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Even if you never have to appear before the Bankruptcy Court, you will have to attend a proceeding called a meeting of creditors. In all Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, a meeting of creditors is automatically scheduled for 20 to 50 days after your case is filed, and your attendance is mandatory.
This meeting of creditors—sometimes called a 341 meeting because it is mandated by § 341 of the Bankruptcy Code—is an opportunity for your Case Trustee to question you about your financial situation. (The Case Trustee is not a Bankruptcy Judge, he or she is an individual appoint by the U.S. Trustee to oversee your case.)
Your creditors also receive notice of the 341 meeting and are allowed to attend, but they rarely do. Experienced bankruptcy attorneys can advise you on your rights and walk you through the process step-by-step.
Bankruptcy Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I have to go to court if I file bankruptcy?
What happens to my credit after filing bankruptcy?
What happens to my tax debts?
Contact Us Today
To speak with a bankruptcy attorney, please contact our law office in Columbus Ohio, call 614-441-8603, or fill out our online contact form.
In most Ohio consumer bankruptcy cases, debtors never need to appear before a Bankruptcy Judge. Whether you will have to go to court depends on your specific circumstances and on your creditors’ actions.
If someone files a contested motion or an adversary proceeding, you may be required to testify or present other evidence to the Bankruptcy Court at a formal hearing. Having experienced bankruptcy lawyers to advise you and represent you in such proceedings will make the process easier.
Columbus Bankruptcy Help
Even if you never have to appear before the Bankruptcy Court, you will have to attend a proceeding called a meeting of creditors. In all Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, a meeting of creditors is automatically scheduled for 20 to 50 days after your case is filed, and your attendance is mandatory.
This meeting of creditors—sometimes called a 341 meeting because it is mandated by § 341 of the Bankruptcy Code—is an opportunity for your Case Trustee to question you about your financial situation. (The Case Trustee is not a Bankruptcy Judge, he or she is an individual appoint by the U.S. Trustee to oversee your case.)
Your creditors also receive notice of the 341 meeting and are allowed to attend, but they rarely do. Experienced bankruptcy attorneys can advise you on your rights and walk you through the process step-by-step.
Bankruptcy Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I have to go to court if I file bankruptcy?
What happens to my credit after filing bankruptcy?
What happens to my tax debts?
Contact Us Today
To speak with a bankruptcy attorney, please contact our law office in Columbus Ohio, call 614-441-8603, or fill out our online contact form.
Cupps & Garrison, LLC is a Debt Relief Agency. We assist people file for
bankruptcy relief under the United States Bankruptcy Code.
bankruptcy relief under the United States Bankruptcy Code.
