Day 1:

File Bankruptcy Petition with Court & Pay Filing Fees

Day 13 to 33:

(7 Days BEFORE Meeting of Creditors)
Deadline to Provide Tax Returns to Trustee

Day 20 to 40:

Meeting of Creditors - also called 341(a) Meeting

Day 80 to 100:

(60 Days AFTER First Date Set
for Meeting of Creditors)
Deadline to Complete Financial Management Training Course

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Before Filing Bankruptcy:

(Within 180 Days BEFORE Filing)Complete Credit Counseling Course

Day 1 to 14:

File Certificate of Credit Counseling, Lists, Schedules, Statements & Payment Advices (if not already filed with petition on Day 1)

Day 20 to 30:

(30 Days AFTER Filing OR BEFORE First Date Set for Meeting of Creditors, whichever comes first)
Deadline to File Statement of Intention (if not already filed with petition on Day 1)

Day 50 to 70:

(30 Days AFTER First Date Set for Meeting of Creditors)
Deadline to Perform Statement of Intention

Day 80 to 100:

(Up to 60 Days AFTER First Date Set for Meeting of Creditors)
Reaffirmation Agreements
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