What is the role of the filed attorney in a chapter 13 case?
The Attorney performs the following functions in a typical chapter 13 case: 1. 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. 2. Assisting the debtor in the preparation of a budget 3. Examining the liens or security interests of secured creditors to ascertain their validity or avoidability, and taking the legal steps necessary to protect the filed interest in such matters. 4. Devising and implementing methods of dealing with secured creditors. 5. Assisting the debtor in devising a chapter 13 plan that meets the needs of the debtor and is acceptable to the court. 6. Preparing the necessary pleadings and chapter 13 forms. 7. Filing the chapter 13 forms and pleadings with the court and paying, or providing for the payment of, the filing fee. 8. Attending the meeting of creditors, the confirmation hearing, and any other court hearings required in the case. 9. A
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 or avoidability, and taking the legal steps necessary to protect the filed interest 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. • Assi
• 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 or avoidability, and taking the legal steps necessary to protect the filed interest 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
