Author Archives: Jeff Field
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Adversary proceedings are lawsuits related to or arising from a bankruptcy case. It can be filed by you, your creditor or the trustee and may involve a variety of issues, including: Dischargability of a debt Objections and revocation of a discharge Recovery of money or property Violation of automatic stay by a creditor So what… Read More »
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The U.S. Bankruptcy Code requires debtors to participate in a pre-filing credit counseling session and a subsequent pre-discharge debtor education course. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) maintains a list of credit counseling and debtor education agencies that are approved by the U.S. trustees in the Northern District of Georgia. Some agencies approved for Georgia… Read More »
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Provisions of Section 341 of the Bankruptcy Code Section 341 of the Bankruptcy Code is titled meetings of creditors and equity security holders and contains the provisions for conducting this court hearing. Because it is governed by section 341, the hearing is often called a 341 meeting. The hearing is scheduled to occur 30-45 days… Read More »