Many clients ask if they have to go to Court when they file for bankruptcy.  The general answer in the vast majority of case is no.  There is generally just on trip to either Hartford, New Haven or Bridgeport, depending on the location of your residence, for the so called 341 Meeting.  Usually the only persons present for the hearing are the Trustee (an appointed lawyer who oversees the case, the debtor(s) and the lawyer for the debtor(s).  The hearing is usually about a month after your file and the discharge enters about two months after that.  You must bring your driver’s license and social security card t  identify yourself.  At the hearing you are questioned about some of the information I the paperwork you filled out.  It usually takes 5-10 minutes and you are done.  Creditors are allowed to appear and ask questions but this is extremely rare.  If there is any loose end the Trustee wants tied up, usually in the nature of further information, we get that to him or her right away.  We then just wait for the case to close out.  If you have any questions about filing bankruptcy in Connecticut, especially if you are from New London County, please feel free to call Attorney Mark O. Grater in Groton at 860-449-8059 or check out his web cite at www.graterlaw.com.