Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Timeline

Step By Step Guide

This is a general and approximate timeline. Each and every case will be different depending upon your individual situation. Some cases may take less time and others may take more time. To get a more definitive timeline, review the contract you sign with an attorney at Duncan Law at the time of your free initial consultation.

Free Initial Consultation

Come in for a Free Initial Consultation

Sign a contract with an attorney at Duncan Law

Develop an Easy Payment Plan with an attorney at Duncan Law

14 Days After Free Initial Consultation – You Submit Paperwork and Complete Credit Counseling

Submit paperwork to Duncan Law

Complete the mandatory court approved Credit Counseling course and provide the control number or affidavit to Duncan Law

21 Days After Free Initial Consultation – We Finalize Your Paperwork

Our office prepares your paperwork and works with you to answer any additional questions

Schedule signing appointment with an attorney at Duncan Law

22 Days After Free Initial Consultation – Bankruptcy Signing Appointment

Signing appointment with an attorney at Duncan Law

23 Days After Free Initial Consultation – Bankruptcy Filing

Duncan Law files bankruptcy with the court

24 Days After Free Initial Consultation – Complete Financial Management Course

After the filing of your bankruptcy, you are required to complete a Financial Management course and provide a control number or affidavit to Duncan Law

53 Days After Free Initial Consultation (Approx. 30 Days After Filing) – Attend Creditors’ Meeting

Attend Creditors Meeting with an attorney at Duncan Law

113 Days After Free Initial Consultation – Bankruptcy Completed

Receive a Discharge and Final Decree from the court