Electronic Filing is Mandatory in the District of New Jersey
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
    What is a Chapter 7 case?
    What does the debtor need to do before filing a Chapter 7 case?
    Who is eligible to file a Chapter 7 case?
    Where should the petition be filed?
    What is the fee to file a Chapter 7 petition?
    What forms must be filed?
    How many copies of all forms must be filed?
    How should the forms be completed?
    What if the debtor must file immediately?
    What happens if all required forms are not filed at the time of filing the petition?
    How should deficient schedules be e:filed?
    What happens after all required documents are filed?
    What is the role of the trustee in the case?
    What is the First Meeting of Creditors and how should the debtor prepare for this meeting?
    After filing, what happens to creditors collection activities against the debtor?
    How are schedules amended after they are filed?
    What is a discharge and how does the debtor receive the discharge?
    What is the Personal Financial Management Course (Debtor Education)?
    Can the debtor keep certain secured property such as their car?
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