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Additional Responsibilities of the Unrepresented Debtor

The Code requires the chapter 7 or 13 debtor(s) attend a meeting of creditors which is held 20-60 days after filing. At this meeting, the debtor and joint debtor are under oath while both the trustee and creditors have the opportunity to ask the debtor and joint debtor questions. The debtor and joint debtor are required to answer questions regarding their financial affairs and property. Debtor(s) must also provide any financial records or documents that the trustee requests.