Chapter 7

Outline for client Chapter 7 Bankruptcy:

The purpose of the outline is to advise the client on what to expect in preparing and filing the case.

1. The first step in filing the case is to pay the fee to the office and provide all of the information required. An important point is providing all of the client’s income for the 6 month period prior to filing the petition.
2. After you have paid the fee and provided all of the information, it will be necessary for you to obtain the Credit counseling course with Greenpath. The credit counseling is done on the phone.
3. Once all of the information is provided your petition should be prepared promptly. If you do not hear from the legal assistant within 10 days in regard to signing the petition you should call and ask when an appointment to sign the petition.