When does the debtor have to appear in court in a Chapter 13 case?
Most debtors have to appear in court at least twice: once for a hearing called the meeting of creditors, and once for a hearing on the confirmation of the debtor’s Chapter 13 plan. The meeting of creditors is usually held about a month after the case is filed. The confirmation hearing may be held on the same day as the meeting of creditors or at a later date, depending on the scheduling practices in the local court. If difficulties or unusual circumstances arise during the course of a case, additional court appearances may be necessary.
Most debtors do not have to appear before the judge. Debtors have to appear at least once for a hearing called the meeting of creditors. Bacchus Law Group will appear for you at the hearing on the confirmation of the debtor’s chapter 13 plan. The meeting of creditors is usually held about a month after the case is filed. The confirmation hearing may be held on the same day as the meeting of creditors or at a later date, depending on the scheduling practices in the local court. If difficulties or unusual circumstances arise during the course of a case, additional court appearances may be necessary. Bacchus Law Group will appear at all other times in court on your behalf.
Most Debtors have to appear in court only once at the first meeting of creditors. In some cases, Debtors may also have to appear for a hearing on the confirmation of the Debtor’s Chapter 13 plan. The meeting of creditors is usually held about a month after the case is filed. The confirmation hearing is scheduled at a later date.
Most debtors have to appear in court at least twice: once for a hearing called the meeting of creditors, and once for a hearing on the confirmation or approval of the Chapter 13 plan. The meeting of creditors is usually held about a month after the case is filed. The confirmation hearing is usually held about two months after the case is filed. If difficulties or unusual circumstances arise during the course of a case, additional court appearances may be necessary.
