Required Financial Courses for Bankruptcy
I’ve heard of people taking classes both before and after filing bankruptcy. What are these classes? Are they required in Texas? (Pre-filing bankruptcy credit counseling and Pre-discharge debtor education) How long do these classes take and what can I expect?
There are two required financial courses in Bankruptcy. The first course is taken before you file bankruptcy and the second course is taken after you have filed the bankruptcy.
How Long Does The First Class Take?
- The class takes anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes in most cases.
Is the Class Required?
- Yes, if you do not take the pre-filing case before you file for bankruptcy then your case will be dismissed by the Court. However, there are a few narrow exceptions for disability related issues.
The Second Class – Pre-Discharge Debtor Education
- The second class is required to be taken after you have filed for bankruptcy. You cannot take this course until you have a bankruptcy case number. This course is designed to guide you through the post-bankruptcy process and really focuses on life after bankruptcy. It goes into money management, using credit wisely and how you can make the most of your bankruptcy discharge.
How Long Does The Second Class Take?
- The second class is a little longer takes 2-3 hours to complete.
Is the Second Class Required?
- Yes. This is mandatory and if the course is not completed you will not receive a discharge. There are some limited exceptions but those only apply in the most rare of circumstances such as disability/incapacity.
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