Do you have to do the credit counseling before the 341 meeting?

[momofmany]

I thought I originally heard you had to do the second credit course(is it the counseling one?) before your 341 meeting, but then when we got notice of the date from the bankruptcy court, it looks like he wants that proof by Jan(our 341 meeting is beginning of Dec)...just wondering if we need to get it done before the 341 meeting or just before Jan?

Thanks in advance!
Sara

[ForTheBest]

I believe the second counseling certificate has to be filed with the court no later than 45 days after your 341, so you still have lots of time. Just don't forget to do it, though!

[MSbklawyer]

[Notes4fr]

I agree with MSbklawyer. My lawyer wanted me to have it done so that after the 341, unless something came up AT the 341, we were done! I would recommend it, just so you can feel great walking out of the 341. If you don't do the course in time after the 341, it can cause "issues" with your bk! (like... um.. need to file again, I think!)