What Do I Need To Do To File For Bankruptcy?
Filing for bankruptcy is a detailed and time consuming action. It takes an experienced lawyer carefully reviewing your options in order to obtain the best results for you. Below is a brief outline of some of the basic steps that will occur in the two most common filings, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy .
____ 1. First consultation with bankruptcy attorney to discuss financial and legal
situation
____ 2. Provide documents to to bankruptcy attorney for use in preparation of
bankruptcy schedules (Do not need to bring to first consultation)
a. credit card and loan statements, other bills
b. drivers license
c. social security card
d. green card
e. bank account statements for past 6 months
f. vehicle registration
g. paycheck stubs or print out for past 7 months
h. tax returns for last 3 years
____ 3. Set appointment to review and sign bankruptcy schedules
____ 4. Filing of bankruptcy case by bankruptcy attorney with Clerk
of Bankruptcy Court (filing of case stops most creditor actions against you
____ 5. Attend creditors’ meeting (“341 meeting”) at Federal Building (approx. 4-6
weeks after filing of case), bring original social security card, driver’s license,
most recent paycheck stub, do not bring portable phone into Federal Building
____ 6. Discharge of Debt (approx. 4 months after filing of case), mailed to you by
the Clerk of Court
San Diego Bankruptcy Lawyer
Filing for Bankruptcy is complex and involves much paperwork and coordination with the Bankruptcy Trustee and the Court. It is not recommended that you attempt to file a bankruptcy petition on your own. Your best interests need to be safeguarded by an experienced attorney. We urge you to contact Attorney Alon Darvish to handle your Bankruptcy. You may contact the Law Offices of Alon Darvish by calling (888)262-9339, or simply fill out the form below.
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