Can Children Attend the Creditors Meeting?

The creditors’ meeting is a serious affair and can take several hours. Most children (adults too) will find it boring and may not be able to sit still that long. While you may bring your child with you, if he or she can’t remain quiet and sit still for an extended period of time it may be best to find some kind of child care. The Bankruptcy Trustee will want your full attention and will not look kindly on disruptive children.

At the same time, if you have a young child and cannot get reasonable child care then you can bring your child to the creditors’ meeting. As with most areas of the law, the different courts and trustees may vary on their tolerance of children at the creditors meeting so be sure to ask your bankruptcy attorney specifically about your areas courts and trustees.