RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CHAPTER 7 DEBTORS AND THEIR ATTORNEY !
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RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CHAPTER 7 DEBTORS
AND THEIR ATTORNEY
Discuss the objectives of the case with your attorney before you file;
Keep the attorney updated with any changes in contact information, including email address;
Keep the attorney updated on any and all collection activities by any creditor, including lawsuits, judgments, garnishments, levies and executions on debtor’s property;
Keep the attorney updated on any changes in the household income and expenses;
Timely file all statutorily required tax returns;
Inform the attorney if there are any pending lawsuits or rights to pursue any lawsuits;
Appear at the Section 341(a) Meeting of Creditors, and any continued Meeting of Creditors;
Bring proof of social security number and government issued photo identification to the Section 341(a) Meeting of Creditors;
Provide date-of-filing bank statements to the attorney no later than 7 days after filing of your case;
Pay all required fees prior to the filing of the case;
Promptly pay all required fees in the event post filing fees are incurred;
Debtor must not direct, compel or demand their attorney to take a legal position or oppose a motion in violation of any Ethical Rule, any Rule of Professional Conduct, or Federal Rule that is not well grounded in fact or law.
Dated: Dated: Dated:
s/Laura S. Taylor
LAURA S. TAYLOR
Chief Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court
s/Margaret M. Mann
MARGARET M. MANN Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court