What is the role of the debt relief agency attorney in a chapter 13 case?
The filed attorney performs the following functions in a typical chapter 13 case: • Examining the filed financial situation and determining whether chapter 13 is a feasible alternative for the debtor, and if so, whether a single or a joint case should be filed. • Assisting the debtor in the preparation of a budget • Examining the liens or security interests of secured creditors to ascertain their validity in such matters. • Devising and implementing methods of dealing with secured creditors. • Assisting the debtor in devising a chapter 13 plan that meets the needs of the debtor and is acceptable to the court. • Preparing the necessary pleadings and chapter 13 forms. • Filing the chapter 13 forms and pleadings with the court and paying, or providing for the payment of, the filing fee. • Attending the meeting of creditors, the confirmation hearing, and any other court hearings required in the case. • Assisting the debtor in obtaining court approval of a chapter 13 plan. • Checking the cl
