When must a person go to court in a Chapter 7 case, and what happens?
The first court appearance will be about a month after the case is filed for a hearing called the Meeting of Creditors. At this hearing, the debtor will be put under oath and questioned about his money, property, and debts by the hearing officer or the trustee. In most Chapter 7 cases of consumers, none of the creditors appear in court, but if one does appear, he will be allowed to question the debtor.
