Is Bankruptcy court open to public?

[modraed]

I recently filed for individual bankruptcy under chapter 7. I received my NOC yesterday with my court date/meeting of creditors. My immediate family knows that I have filed ... it's not a secret but I was disheartened when I had told my parents and siblings that I had finally received my court date and they proclaimed they were going. Please tell me that the court is not open for public. I told them I do NOT want them going with me but they said they want to see it firsthand. I'm hoping that there is a law that bankruptcy proceedings are closed to the public. I'm in Michigan ... Eastern District if that helps. Thanks

[barend31]

Bankruptcy, civil, federal, family, etc, otherwise (US Courts) are all open to the public.

1. You do not have to ask people to go with you if you would rather not have them go.

2. I certainly would not be discussing adult matters (example: any court preceding) with children.

3. Millions of people are in your same boat.

4. I hope you have legal counsel representing you.

Good Luck!

[fionnbharr]

All court proceedings are public.

[armin]

Yes, they are open to public. Everything that you filed documents with court are public expect your address and a few forms such as "Request to fee wavier" are confidential.
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