Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Despite What You May Have Heard, Chapter 13 Has Advantages… Most people don’t want to file for bankruptcy at all, but if pressed, will choose chapter 7 over chapter 13 every time. After all, who wants to be in bankruptcy for 3-5 years? At first blush, it certainly sounds like a raw deal. Lori Patton [...]

After you file a bankruptcy case, you are required to attend a meeting of creditors.  This is scheduled for about a month after your petition is filed, and is usually the only appearance you will need to make during the bankruptcy process. Should you be nervous about it? Probably not, especially if your bankruptcy lawyer knows what he or she is doing.