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United
States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of
Michigan-Directions
Eastern District of Michigan Bankruptcy Court (313)
234-0051
I,
Walter Metzen, will provide,
free of charge as part of your
free initial Bankruptcy
Analysis, a means test
calculation to determine if you
are eligible for Chapter 7
Bankruptcy. Nearly 90% of the
people who walk through my door
are eligible to file a
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Michigan
and get a permanent
discharge of their debt. With
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in
Michigan, we can develop
and affordable repayment plan to
fit every budget.
Detroit Bankruptcy Court
Contact
me, Michigan
bankruptcy attorney
Walter Metzen to
learn more about how
I can help you get a
Fresh Financial
Start!.
Michigan Bankruptcy
Courts
To determine or confirm the location of a specific meeting or hearing please contact the court directly.
| Michigan Eastern Bankruptcy Court
Court Locations: Bay City, Detroit, Flint
Counties of Jurisdiction: Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Bay, Cheboygan, Clare, Crawford, Genesee , Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Midland, Monroe, Montgomery, Oakland, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Saint Clair, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Tuscola, Washtenaw, Wayne
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Clerks:
Sheila M. Tighe
Clerk of the Court
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
211 W. Fort St., 21 st. Floor
21st Floor Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 234-0068
Sheila M. Tighe
Bankruptcy ClerkBankruptcy Clerk
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
111 1st., P.O. Box 911
Bay City, MI 48707
(517) 894-8840
Sheila M. Tighe
Bankruptcy Clerk Bankruptcy Clerk
U.S. Bankruptcy Clerk
226 West 2nd. St.
Flint, MI 48502
(313) 766-5050
Judges:
Hon. Thomas J. Tucker
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
211 W. Fort St., 21st. Floor
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 234-0033
Hon. Steven W. Rhodes
Chief Judge
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
211 W. Fort St., Ste. 1800
21st Floor Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 234-0020
Hon. Marci B. McIvor
211 W. Fort St. Suite 1850
Detroit MI 48226 Courtroom Deputy, Patti O'Hara (313) 234-0014
Hon.Phillip Shefferly U.S. Bankruptcy Court
211 W. Fort St., Ste. 1950
21st Floor Detroit, MI 48226
(Courtroom 1975
Courtroom Deputy, John Moses (313) 234-0043
Detroit Map & Directions
Detroit
211 West Fort Street
Detroit, Michigan 48226
(313)234-0065
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (M-F)
Directions:
From the East
I-94 west to I-75 south to I-375 downtown. Exit I-375 at Jefferson East and turn right on Congress Street. Continue on Congress Street until you reach Washington Boulevard (three blocks past Woodward Avenue) and then turn right. The court is one block up on the right side of the street.
From the West
I-94 east to Lodge Freeway south. Exit from the left lane at Larned Street and turn left at the traffic light, which is Washington Boulevard. The court is two blocks up on the right side.
From the North
I75 south to I-375 downtown. Exit I-375 at Jefferson East and turn right on Congress Street. Continue on Congress Street until you reach Washington Boulevard (three blocks past Woodward Avenue) and then turn right. The court is one block up on the right side.
From the South
I-75 north to Lodge Freeway south. Exit from the left lane at Larned Street and turn left at the traffic light which is Washington Boulevard. The court is two blocks up on the right side.
Parking:
Fort Washington Garage (On Washington Blvd. directly across from the court).
Internal Locations:
| Intake/Records |
21st Floor |
| Chief Judge Steven W. Rhodes |
18th Floor |
| Judge Marci B. McIvor |
18th Floor |
| Judge Walter Shapero |
19th Floor |
| Judge Phillip J. Shefferly |
19th Floor |
| Judge Thomas J. Tucker |
19th Floor |
First Meeting of Creditors/U.S. Trustee Location:
211 West Fort Street
Suite 700
Detroit, MI 48226
Maps:
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Western District Court
Michigan Western Bankruptcy Court
Court Locations: Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Marquette, Traverse City
Counties of Jurisdiction: Alger, Allegan, Antrim, Baraga, Barry, Benzie, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Charlevoix, Chippewa, Clinton, Delta, Dickinson, Eaton, Emmet, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Hillsdale, Houghton, Ingham, Ionia, Iron, Kalamazoo, Kalkaska, Kent, Keweenaw, Lake, Leelanau, Luce, Mackinac, Manistee, Marquette, Mason, Mecosta, Menominee, Missaukee, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ontonagon, Osceola, Ottawa, Saint Joseph, Schoolcraft, Van Buren, Wexford
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Clerks:
Bankruptcy Clerk
Gerald Ford Federal Bldg.
110 Michigan St. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 456-2693
Marquette Clerk's Office
202 W. Washington St., Rm. 314
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-2117 |
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Judges:
Hon. James D. Gregg
Gerald Ford Federal Bldg.
110 Michigan St. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 456-2264
Hon. Jo Ann C. Stevenson
Gerald Ford Federal Bldg.
110 Michigan St. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 456-2950
Hon. Jeffrey R. Hughes
Gerald Ford Federal Bldg.
110 Michigan St. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 456-2233 |
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Required
Documents for Filing Bankruptcy
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Many documents are required for a
court hearing and an in-office
consultation with me, bankruptcy
attorney
Walter Metzen. It is extremely
important that you gather all of this
paperwork and bring it with you when we
discuss your
bankruptcy case or go to court on
the matter. The
Bankruptcy Trustee
will
make you come back for another court
hearing or may move to dismiss your case
if you fail to bring the proper
documentation. If you have supplied the
below required documents for filing
bankruptcy to me already, I will bring
them to court for you. Copies of these
documents are acceptable for me and for
court:
- Driver’s license or
state issued I.D.
- Social Security card
(or other document with your Social
Security number on it)
- Your tax returns for the
past 2 years.
- Recent pay stub for a
typical pay period
- Titles for all vehicles
that you own, including boats,
mobile homes, and motorcycles.
- If you are leasing a car, you do
not have an ownership interest and
therefore do not have title.
- If you cannot find your title,
you must go to the Secretary of
State and get a duplicate title in
time for your court hearing. If you
cannot get one in time, you will
most definitely have to come back
for another hearing.
- If you own or are buying
a house or rental property, you must
bring the following list of items.
- Deed (warranty or quit claim) or
land contract
- Mortgage balance statement (the
amount of money you owe)
- Property tax bill (SEV) that
shows assessed value
- Appraisal if you have one (part
of the closing papers)
- Divorce judgments and
property settlements
- Pension plan documents
if you have a pension or 401K
- Stock and bond
certificates (if you own these
items)
- Past 2 months Bank
account Statements for all accounts
If you have questions or concerns
about these documents, please
contact me today. I can help you
understand the importance of gathering
these documents and how to obtain copies
if necessary. I look forward to speaking
with you about your bankruptcy case.
We are a Debt Relief Agency helping
people file for bankruptcy relief under
the Bankruptcy Code. Let us help you
decide if bankruptcy is right for you.
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DOCUMENTATION
REQUIRED AT .341 HEARING PURSUANT TO LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULE
2003-2
 DOCUMENTS!!
REQUIRED
FOR COURT HEARING and office consultation.
DO
NOT FORGET TO BRING THESE DOCUMENTS
The
Trustee will MAKE YOU COME BACK for another Court hearing
or may move to DISMISS your CASE if you fail to bring any
of the required documentation. If you have already
supplied me with the documents, I WILL BRING THEM TO
COURT.
 1.
PROPER
IDENTIFICATION:
DRIVER'S LICENSE or State ID and SOCIAL SECURITY CARD
(or W2 or Tax Returns or Health insurance card or
something with your social security # on it.)
 2.
CAR TITLES
for cars you own or are purchasing-not leasing. (Mobile
homes, motorcycles, boats) Find your title(s) and bring
them to Court. The
Trustee needs to look at them to verify whether or not the
creditor perfected their lien(s). Go to the Secretary of State if you cannot locate the
title.
 3.
REAL ESTATE DOCUMENTATION.
BRING A COPY OF YOUR RECORDED DEED (Warranty or
Quit Claim), a RECENT MORTGAGE BALANCE STATEMENT and a
PROPERTY TAX BILL.
Your
DEED should show the LIBER and PAGE # (stamped on DEED).
If you cannot find your DEED, go to your County
Treasurers or Registrar of Deeds Office and GET ONE!!!
 4.
BALANCE OF ANY COURT/ATTORNEY FEE.
All
Court/Filing Fees must be paid in full before the Court
will grant a discharge. Remember, the Bankruptcy Court
does not take checks.
 5.
DIVORCE JUDGMENTS.
The Trustee will want to see what you were awarded in your
divorce if you were divorced in the last 5 years. Bring a
copy of your divorce judgment or decree.
6.
RECENT PAY-STUB and LAST YEAR'S TAX RETURNS.
The
Trustee will want to verify your income.
7.
401K and PENSION PLAN STATEMENTS, STOCK
CERTIFICATES, BONDS, LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES, Annuity
Savings plan statements, etc.
COPIES
ARE OK!
 The
Trustee COULD move for DISMISSAL of your Bankruptcy case
if you do not provide the required REAL ESTATE and other
documents you are supposed to bring!!!!!!!!!
NOTE:
You should start ORGANIZING these DOCUMENTS now to avoid
any last minute problems!!!!!
   
Law Office of Walter Metzen, 3156
Penobscot Building, Detroit MI 48226
888-4walter or (313) 962-4656
fax: (313) 962-4241
www.detroitbankruptcylawyer.com
1. DRIVER
LICENSE OR STATE I.D.
2. SOCIAL
SECURITY CARD (or
something with SS# on it)
3. TAX
RETURNS FOR LAST YEAR.
4. TITLES
for all vehicles. This
includes boats, mobile homes,
motorcycles. (NOTE: It is
extremely important that you have the title to all
vehicles that you legally own.
If you cannot find your title, you MUST go to the
Secretary of State and get a duplicate title in time for
your Court Hearing, otherwise you WILL have to come back
for another hearing.
NOTE: If
you are leasing your car, you do not have an ownership
interest and therefore do not have title.)
5. IF
YOU OWN OR ARE BUYING A HOUSE OR RENTAL PROPERTY,
YOU MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING:
-DEED (warranty or quit claim) or LAND CONTRACT
-MORTGAGE BALANCE STATEMENT ($ owed)
-PROPERTY TAX BILL (SEV) shows assessed value
-APPRAISAL IF YOU HAVE ONE (part of closing papers)
6. DIVORCE
JUDGMENTS if you have recently been divorced.
7. RECENT
PAY STUB, for a typical pay period.
8. PENSION
PLAN DOCUMENTS if you have a pension or 401k.
9. STOCK
AND BOND CERTIFICATES if you own these items.
10. BE SURE TO BRING BALANCE ON ATTORNEY FEE.
FAILURE
TO BRING ANY OF ABOVE TO YOUR COURT HEARING, WILL RESULT
IN ADDITIONAL COURT APPEARANCES, DELAY IN OBTAINING
DISCHARGE OF YOUR DEBTS, OR COMPLETE
DISMISSAL OF YOUR CASE!!!!!
COURT PROCEDURE ON THE DAY OF YOUR
.341 HEARING
1.
BE PREPARED: Be 15 minutes early. Know where you
are going.
2.
BRING ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND FEES.
3.
YOU
WILL BE ASKED THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AFTER BEING SWORN
IN.
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Please state your name and address.
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When you signed the Bankruptcy
petition was information contained therein true and
accurate?
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Is the information true and accurate
today?
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Are most of your debts more than 6
months old?
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Do you have more than $200 left over
at the end of the month, after you pay all your
necessary living expenses?
(NOTE: Your answer should be no, otherwise you should be in
a Chapter 13 repayment plan)
If
creditors should appear on your case, be prepared to
briefly answer their questions pertaining to the use of
their credit. The
entire hearing usually takes no more than 5 minutes.
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