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Bankruptcy counseling is an important step in the bankruptcy process. ACCC is an approved consumer credit counseling agency for counseling.
Step 1: Counseling and Forms Filers must first undergo credit counseling within six months of filing before they begin the Chapter 7 bankruptcy process. If there is no approved counseling agency in the district, they may forgo this step. Other exceptions may apply depending on the debtor’s cir...
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Before you file, you’ll be required to attend a counseling session with a credit counseling organization approved by the U.S. Department of Justice’s U.S. Trustee Program. The counselor should evaluate your personal financial situation, describe the alternatives to bankruptcy, and help you devi...
Concerns were raised that the new requirements could expose consumers to abusive practices by credit counseling agencies or become barriers to filing for bankruptcy. GAO was asked to examine (1) the process of approving counseling and education providers, (2) the content and results of the ...
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New bankruptcy laws require consumers to complete credit counseling before filing bankruptcy, and credit counselors typically negotiate a debt management plan (DMP) for their clients. With a DMP, the credit counseling agency manages debt on your behalf. They’ll work with your creditors to negotiate...
*today, or next business day depending on the time and day you sign up and contingent on your completion of the course. New Registrations Sign up for your Pre Filing Credit Counseling and/or Post Filing Debtor Education Course(s). We will walk you through the course to help you get your...
If you want to file for bankruptcy and obtain a debt discharge, you should complete a debtor education and credit counseling. The purpose of credit counseling is to determine whether you should file bankruptcy or whether a repayment plan could get you on your financial feet again. The education...