Basics Steps for Chapter 7 Case
BASIC STEPS IN CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY
situation
____ 2. Provide documents to to bankruptcy attorney for use in preparation of
bankruptcy schedules (Do not need to bring to first consultation)
a. credit card and loan statements, other bills
b. drivers license
c. social security card
d. green card
e. bank account statements for past 6 months
f. vehicle registration
g. paycheck stubs or print out for past 7 months
h. tax returns for last 3 years
____ 3. Set appointment to review and sign bankruptcy schedules
____ 4. Filing of bankruptcy case by bankruptcy attorney with Clerk
of Bankruptcy Court (filing of case stops most creditor actions against you
____ 5. Attend creditors' meeting ("341 meeting") at Federal Building (approx. 4-6
weeks after filing of case), bring original social security card, driver's license,
most recent paycheck stub, do not bring portable phone into Federal Building
____ 6. Discharge of Debt (approx. 4 months after filing of case), mailed to you by
the Clerk of Court