Chula Vista Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Timeline Attorney
Escondido Bankruptcy Lawyer
Here are the basic phases of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case:
- First consultation with bankruptcy attorney to discuss financial and legal situation.
- Provide documents to bankruptcy attorney for use in preparation of bankruptcy schedules (These papers are not needed at the first consultation).
- credit card and loan statements, other bills
- drivers license
- social security card
- green card
- bank account statements for past 6 months
- vehicle registration
- paycheck stubs or print out for past 7 months
- tax returns for last 3 years
- Set appointment to review and sign bankruptcy schedules.
- Filing of bankruptcy case by bankruptcy attorney with Clerk of Bankruptcy Court (filing of case stops most creditor actions against you).
- Attend creditors' meeting ("341 meeting") at Federal Building (about 4-6 weeks after filing of case), bring original social security card, driver's license, and most recent paycheck stub.
- Discharge of Debt (about 4 months after filing of case), mailed to you by the Clerk of Court.
