What is Debt Counseling and Do I Have To Do It To File Bankruptcy?

As of 2005, every debtor who wants to file for bankruptcy must complete two credit counseling requirements. The first class is called credit counseling and must be done within the 6 months prior to filing for bankruptcy. The second class is called debtor education and must be completed after you file for bankruptcy. In a Chapter 7, the debtor education course must be completed within 60 days after the first date set for the meeting of creditors in your case. In a Chapter 13, the debtor education course must be completed before the last payment is due under your Chapter 13 Plan.

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