everything seems to good thus far!!!!!!!

[suthernkumfe]

If they Trustee has a request, then it comes to you by phone and/or by mail. If the Trustee wants the Judge to do something to you... it comes via PACER.

ok thanks...oh yeah how fast is my case on pacer?

[justbroke]

ok thanks...oh yeah how fast is my case on pacer?

The actually case is there immediately upon filing. The documents start appearing within a few days (the Notice of Bankruptcy and other such case initiation items). If you file through an attorney, then the petition is submitted electronically, it should also show up pretty quickly (unless the Case Manager has to review docketed items first).

[suthernkumfe]

The actually case is there immediately upon filing. The documents start appearing within a few days (the Notice of Bankruptcy and other such case initiation items). If you file through an attorney, then the petition is submitted electronically, it should also show up pretty quickly (unless the Case Manager has to review docketed items first).

oh ok thanks

[eli4625]

I am guessing before tax

The list shows $1353.75 monthly and I am guessing that is before taxes? Right now I am bringing home before taxes $1808 so I am guessing I don't count.

[justbroke]

Eli, if you're talking about the Fee Waiver, then it would be pre-tax (gross) income.

[suthernkumfe]

The list shows $1353.75 monthly and I am guessing that is before taxes? Right now I am bringing home before taxes $1808 so I am guessing I don't count.

just as justbroke said it is before taxes so if you are at $1808 then yeah you would be beyond the $1353.75 and may not qualify to have fee waived.

[suthernkumfe]

i filed on 7/1/09 and on that day they gave me a print out that said i filed and it had my file number on it. today i got in the mail a paper from the court with the same file number on it but behind the numbers the letters "JTL" were typed and my question is first what do the letters mean and is that part of my file number? it was not on the first paper i got when i filed but it is on the paper i got today in the mail.

please help!

[justbroke]

i filed on 7/1/09 and on that day they gave me a print out that said i filed and it had my file number on it. today i got in the mail a paper from the court with the same file number on it but behind the numbers the letters "JTL" were typed and my question is first what do the letters mean and is that part of my file number? it was not on the first paper i got when i filed but it is on the paper i got today in the mail.

I tried not to laugh when you wrote that the initials JTL are behind your number. I wanted to be open and honest and tell you that it made me chuckle!

"JTL" are the Judge's initials. The Case Number usually looks like this: 09-XXXXX-ABC where "09" is the year, XXXXX is the case number and ABC is the presiding Judge.

[suthernkumfe]

I tried not to laugh when you wrote that the initials JTL are behind your number. I wanted to be open and honest and tell you that it made me chuckle!

"JTL" are the Judge's initials. The Case Number usually looks like this: 09-XXXXX-ABC where "09" is the year, XXXXX is the case number and ABC is the presiding Judge.

WOW!!!LOL!!! thanks that is funny...so does it matter if i put that on there as a part of the case number or what?

[justbroke]

WOW!!!LOL!!! thanks that is funny...so does it matter if i put that on there as a part of the case number or what?

No, it doesn't really matter. They use it for case administration so that it's easy to see which Judge it's assigned to. In some Districts, they also have other 3-digit suffices which not only tell the Judge, but also which sub-division and Chapter of Bankruptcy.

For example: 09-XXXXX-A83 would be Case No. XXXXX in 2009 for Judge ABC, that's in "8" Division for a Chapter 13.

I know it may be confusing, but it helps the Trustee and Court personnel know who the Judge is, what case it is, etc, etc.

You do not need to include it. You can always reference your account as 09-XXXXX so long as you mention which District, Division and Judge.

[suthernkumfe]

No, it doesn't really matter. They use it for case administration so that it's easy to see which Judge it's assigned to. In some Districts, they also have other 3-digit suffices which not only tell the Judge, but also which sub-division and Chapter of Bankruptcy.

For example: 09-XXXXX-A83 would be Case No. XXXXX in 2009 for Judge ABC, that's in "8" Division for a Chapter 13.

I know it may be confusing, but it helps the Trustee and Court personnel know who the Judge is, what case it is, etc, etc.

You do not need to include it. You can always reference your account as 09-XXXXX so long as you mention which District, Division and Judge.

oh ok...and another thing i guess i should ask is when i go to my 341 meeting what should i take? i know if the trustee requests anything it will come in the mail but if he does not request anything what should i take?

[justbroke]

oh ok...and another thing i guess i should ask is when i go to my 341 meeting what should i take? i know if the trustee requests anything it will come in the mail but if he does not request anything what should i take?

Since you are pro se, I would bring two copies of everything that you were required to submit to the Trustee. Just in case they say they didn't get them.

You need to come prepared like a lawyer. Err... you need to come better prepared than a lawyer as far as documentation.

[suthernkumfe]

Since you are pro se, I would bring two copies of everything that you were required to submit to the Trustee. Just in case they say they didn't get them.

You need to come prepared like a lawyer. Err... you need to come better prepared than a lawyer.

ok so if i dont get a letter in the mail saying i need to bring anything then maybe just take it upon myself and maybe bring a couple copies of everything to include my taxes and all paper that have beeb filed with the court. and if i do get a letter from the trustee i should send what he has asked for but also take a coule copies with me to the meeting.

[justbroke]

ok so if i dont get a letter in the mail saying i need to bring anything then maybe just take it upon myself and maybe bring a couple copies of everything to include my taxes and all paper that have beeb filed with the court. and if i do get a letter from the trustee i should send what he has asked for but also take a coule copies with me to the meeting.

Since you are pro se, you should receive something on the taxes. There are certain things that need to be filed at least 7 days before the 341 Meeting. You should probably check your Trustee's website for further information. I would be inclined to call the Trustee's office to see what they need prior to the meeting.

[suthernkumfe]

Since you are pro se, you should receive something on the taxes. There are certain things that need to be filed at least 7 days before the 341 Meeting. You should probably check your Trustee's website for further information. I would be inclined to call the Trustee's office to see what they need prior to the meeting.

ok i will do that, i will call and talk to him. thanks