Do you have to be present in court when you file chapter 7 in california?

A friend of mine is in debt but will also be serving time for 2 yrs. Is he still able to file?

Answers:
A Chapter 7 filing requires a Section 341 meeting with the creditors under supervision of the appointed bankruptcy trustee where the person filing for bankruptcy has to appear. Unless the Trustee and/or creditors are willing to conduct the Section 341 meeting from a prison visiting area (which is highly unlikely), either one has to wait 2 years or contact the US Trustee as to how to proceed - maybe notarized affidavits from the person in prison may be enough - who knows.

Yes, he should be able to have an attorney do it.

The answers post by the user, for information only, FreeLawAnswer.com does not guarantee the right.

Answer question:


More Law Questions and Answers:
  • What are your views on the FDA?
  • Is there a Statue Of Limitation on car theft?
  • How do you feel about THE RIGHT TO BARE ARMS?
  • Need some points as to why there SHOULDNT be mandatory imprisoning for lighting fires?
  • Should the Fairness Doctrine be reinstated?
  • Should future parents to be - be required by law - to take classes on parenting?
  • What can i do if a wireless telephone service provider levies by bank account?
  • Is soon that Marijuana will be legalized?
  • Can you see me now, if so what do i have on?