Going to Court
What to expect when going to bankruptcy court, whether you’re headed to your creditors’ meeting or have a hearing before a bankruptcy judge.
What to expect when going to bankruptcy court, whether you’re headed to your creditors’ meeting or have a hearing before a bankruptcy judge.
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What To Expect at Your 341 Meeting of Creditors
Written by the Upsolve Team. Legally reviewed by Attorney Paige Hooper
Updated May 4, 2022
In your 341 meeting of creditors, the trustee in your case will verify your identity and the information in your bankruptcy petition. Creditors can also show up to ask questions, but this is rare. In this article and video, we’ll walk you through a typical 341 meeting of creditors in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Read More →What Can Go Wrong at the Meeting of Creditors?
Written by Attorney Jenni Klock Morel.
Updated May 25, 2022
Not much can truly go wrong at the meeting of creditors. To avoid any potential issues, make sure to bring approved documents to prove your identity and Social Security number, read the Bankruptcy Information Sheet, and review your bankruptcy petition so you can answer any questions the trustee may have about your case. If someone from the U.S. Trustee's office or a creditor's attorney shows up to ask questions, try to stay calm and just answer their questions truthfully.
Read More →4 things you should know about the bankruptcy court system
Written by Attorney Jamie Lee Ruiz.
Updated August 9, 2020
The bankruptcy court oversees bankruptcy cases filed in the United States. The court maintains the records for all bankruptcy cases.
Read More →What To Bring To Your 341 Meeting Of Creditors
Written by Jonathan Petts.
Updated September 3, 2020
You should bring your ID and social security card.
Read More →Do You Have to Go To Court to File Bankruptcy?
Written by Attorney Jenni Klock Morel.
Updated July 20, 2023
Most bankruptcy filers don’t have to attend any formal court proceedings before a judge. There are some rare exceptions to this, but most of the time you’ll only go to court to file your paperwork with the clerk. You'll have to attend a meeting of creditors, but this won’t be held in a courtroom or before a judge. Some of these meetings are held outside the courthouse or virtually.
Read More →Telephonic Hearings in Bankruptcy Court
Written by Attorney Andrea Wimmer.
Updated August 9, 2020
A hearing is an appearance in court where one or more parties to the case show up in the courtroom to present something to the judge. A telephonic hearing is exactly what the name suggests: a court hearing that takes place over the telephone.
Read More →Bankruptcy Court - A Definition
Written by Attorney Jamie Lee Ruiz.
Updated May 11, 2023
The bankruptcy court is a federal court that oversees all bankruptcy cases filed in the United States.
Read More →3 Important Players in Bankruptcy Court
Written by Attorney Jamie Lee Ruiz.
Updated August 9, 2020
In addition to the person filing bankruptcy, other individuals who will play an important role in your bankruptcy case are your case trustee, your bankruptcy judge, and - if you have one - your bankruptcy attorney. Let’s take a look at some of the important players -other than your creditors - that you may encounter in your Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Read More →What Happens In Small Claims Court?
Written by Lawyer John Coble.
Updated July 22, 2021
In small claims court, the rules and procedures are relaxed so that non-lawyers can argue their own cases. Court costs, such as filing fees, are lower. As a result, small claims court hearings are much less expensive. This article will explore what kinds of cases you can bring to a small claims court and how this court differs from other courts.
Read More →Statute of Limitations in Small Claims Court
Written by the Upsolve Team. Legally reviewed by Attorney Andrea Wimmer
Updated October 1, 2021
The statute of limitations is the law that regulates how long a party has to assert a claim through the legal system and small claims courts provide simplified proceedings for people who have claims that aren’t worth a substantial amount. Generally, the statute of limitations remains unchanged if you bring a claim in small claims court. This article will explain a bit about defending yourself in your state’s small claims court and how the statute of limitations could affect your defense.
Read More →6 Tips To Prepare for Small Claims Court
Written by Attorney Eric Hansen.
Updated August 24, 2023
Small claims court is a judicial setting designed to handle simple legal disputes that are under a specific dollar amount. This amount varies by state. Small claims courts handle civil matters. They don’t hear criminal, immigration, constitutional, child protection, workers’ compensation, appeals, federal, or probate cases. Here are 6 tips to succeed with your small claims case: 1. Learn about the court processes 2. Prepare your case 3. Prepare your witnesses 4. Practice presenting your case 5. Show the court due respect 6. Be prepared to follow up after the court's judgment
Read More →Should I Seek Legal Advice From a Small Claims Attorney?
Written by Attorney Eric Hansen.
Updated October 31, 2021
Many people represent themselves successfully because small claims courts are more accessible and simpler by design. The court proceedings are meant to be a reasonably fast and relatively inexpensive way to resolve disputes.
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