Claim Filing

In a chapter 13 case, to participate in distributions from the bankruptcy estate, unsecured creditors must file their claims with the court within 90 days after the first date set for the meeting of creditors. A governmental unit, however, has 180 days from the date the case is filed file a proof of claim.

Repayment Plan Hearing

After the meeting of creditors, the debtor, the chapter 13 trustee, and those creditors who wish to attend will come to court for a hearing on the debtor's chapter13 repayment plan.

More information on later stages of a Chapter 13 case:

• The Repayment Plan and Confirmation Hearing
• The Chapter 13 Debt Discharge
• Chapter 13: Credit Counseling, and Debtor Education Information