What are the Debtors Responsibilities?
The Debtor may not submit any documents to the Bankruptcy Court until the Debtor is certain that the information is (1) well grounded in fact; and (2) warranted by existing law or a good faith argument for the modification of the existing law. Rule 9011 In other words, someone who is representing himself or herself in a bankruptcy is held to know both the bankruptcy and state laws that apply to their situation. Ignorance of the law is no excuse. The Debtor’s attorney must make the same avow regarding the information provided by the Debtor. Sanctions can be awarded under §707(b)(4). §521 describes the documents that must be filed, the 60 day deadline for filing the pay advices, the filing of the Mean’s Test (Official Form B22A), deadline for filing statement of intention and performing same (§§111, 521(a)(2) & (a)(6), but see stay relief problem §362(h)), appear at the required creditor’s meeting, complete the required credit briefing class (before filing the bankruptcy §109(h)) and bud
