Category Archives: Bankruptcy
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Bankruptcy cases are administered by trustees appointed by the Office of the U.S. trustee, which is part of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Typically, the debtor never has to appear before a judge. So who is this trustee who will be overseeing your case and what are her or his duties? Chapter 7 trustees… Read More »
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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 »