Is the debtor required to undergo a credit counseling program before a case is filed?
Debtors are normally required to undergo a credit briefing prior to filing for bankruptcy. This briefing generally takes no more than 90 minutes and can be conducted via the internet [For debtors filing their bankruptcy case through my office lacking access to a high speed internet connection, there is such a computer available for use at no additional cost]. Additionally, all debtors must undergo a debtor education program prior to the entry of the debtor’s discharge.
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