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Will I have to go to court?
In most bankruptcy cases, you only have to go to a proceeding
called the "meeting of creditors" or a "341
meeting" to meet with the bankruptcy trustee and any
creditor who chooses to come. This meeting will take place
about 30 or 40 days after the bankruptcy filing. The trustee
is not a judge but an individual appointed by the United
States Trustee to oversee your case. Most of the time, this
meeting will be a short and simple procedure where you are
asked a few questions about your bankruptcy forms and your
financial situation. Occasionally, if a creditor or the trustee
files a motion or an adversary action or if you choose to
dispute a debt, you may have to appear before a judge at
a hearing. If you need to go to court, you will receive notice
of the court date and time from the court and/or from your
attorney.
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