United States Bankruptcy Court
Southern District of Florida
Erik P. Kimball, Chief Judge
Joseph Falzone, Clerk of Court
CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY TIMELINE
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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 and file Form B423
DISCHARGE GRANTED
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)
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
Complete Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Timeline:
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