Rights And Responsibilities Of Chapter 13 Debtors And Their Attorneys (Consumer Case)

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CHAPTER 13 DEBTORS AND THEIR ATTORNEY (Consumer Case), It is important for debtors in Chapter 13 bankruptcy to understand their rights and responsibilities. It is also important that they know what their attorney’s responsibilities are and appreciate the importance of communicating with their attorney to make the case successful. Debtors can expect their attorney to provide certain services for them. And they should know the costs of attorneys’ fees through the life of a plan. To assure that debtors and their attorney understand their rights and responsibilities in the bankruptcy process, the Bankruptcy Court has made the following rights and responsibilities binding on them under Local Bankruptcy Rule 1002-1(c) and General Order 180-A. (Nothing in this agreement should be construed to excuse an attorney from any ethical duties or responsibilities under any other applicable law.) www.FormsWorkflow.com