Did you know that failing to complete credit counseling course can ruin your case? In both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, credit counseling is required. One course must be completed within 180 days before your case is filed and another must be completed before the case can be discharged.

As a rule of thumb, it’s best to have the second course completed prior to the meeting of creditors. This is approximately one month after filing. If this course is not completed, it is possible to have your discharge refused.

You can find a list U.S. Trustee approved credit counseling agencies here: http://www.justice.gov/ust/eo/bapcpa/ccde/cc_approved.htm

There are some exemptions from this requirement limited to people who are mentally ill, disabled, or on military duty in an active combat zone.

If you need to file bankruptcy, save yourself a lot of misery and do it before matters reach this point. When you file a bankruptcy petition, you are protected by the automatic bankruptcy stay against collection efforts and you don’t need to worry about being held in contempt of court.
For more information regarding your specific situation, contact Minnesota Bankruptcy Attorney Gregory J. Wald at 952-921-5802 or at www.BankruptcyMinn.com for a consultation.

Gregory J. Wald, Attorney at Law
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3800 American Boulevard West
Bloomington, MN 55431
Telephone: 952-921-5802
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