RESOURCES FOR DEBTORS
A Bankruptcy Lawyer
As a person filing for bankruptcy, one of the best resources you have is an experienced bankruptcy lawyer. Many people believe that they can’t afford a lawyer, but a Chapter 13 filer can pay their lawyer through their Chapter 13 plan. Please see our article titled Hiring a Lawyer is Leverage.
Section 341 Meeting of Creditors
Social distancing is impacting bankruptcy procedures in a major way. The Office of the United States Trustee has issued the Instructions and Information for Participation in Telephonic Section 341 Meetings in the District Court of Maryland. Because of COVID-19, the UST has developed temporary procedures for conducting the 341 meetings remotely. Please contact your lawyer for specific instructions in your case. If you do not have a lawyer, contact your Trustee’s office for their instructions.
Chapter 13
Forms
If you filed your Chapter 13 case without filing all of your schedules, statements and/or Chapter 13 plan, it is important that you get those documents filed in order to avoid having your case be dismissed. All of the forms required for filing are available on the U.S. Bankruptcy Court’s website, including the Chapter 13 Plan below:
Places to Call for Help
Alcoholics Anonymous
410-663-1922
Behavioral Health Assistance
410-637-1900
Drug Abuse Counseling
410-366-1717
Baltimore City Public Schools
443-984-2000
BGE Energy Assistance
410-396-6406
Pepco
202-833-7500
First Energy/Potomac Edison
800-686-0011
Public Assistance Emergency
1-800-332-6347
Social Security/Medicare
1-800-772-1213
Veterans Services
1-800-827-1000
Internal Revenue Service
1-800-829-1040
Comptroller of Maryland
410-260-7980
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