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  1. Chapter 7 - Bankruptcy Basics - United States Courts

    An individual receives a discharge for most of his or her debts in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case. A creditor may no longer initiate or continue any legal or other action against the debtor to collect …

  2. Discharge in Bankruptcy - Bankruptcy Basics - United States Courts

    What is a discharge in bankruptcy?A bankruptcy discharge releases the debtor from personal liability for certain specified types of debts. In other words, the debtor is no longer legally …

  3. What is a bankruptcy discharge and what is the difference …

    As a practical matter, the relief obtained by the debtor is quite similar to that obtained by converting the case to one under Chapter 7 in that the debts which are not dischargeable in …

  4. May 15, 2018 · The discharge is the order from the court forgiving you from certain debts. Once your discharge is granted, your creditors can no longer attempt to collect from you for the …

  5. The chapter 7 discharge order eliminates a debtor's legal obligation to pay any debt that is discharged. Most, but not all, types of debts are discharged by law if the debt existed on the …

  6. Rule 4004 discharging individual Debtors after all requirements are met, but no sooner than the last day to object to the Debtor’s Discharge. This is usually 60 days after the 1st setting of the …

  7. Prior Bankruptcy, If I Had A Prior Bankruptcy, How Soon Can I Get ...

    If this is not a debtor’s first bankruptcy case and the debtor received a discharge of any debts in a prior case within the last eight years, the debtor may not be entitled to a discharge in the …

  8. Discharge in Bankruptcy - Bankruptcy Basics | District Court for the ...

    What can the debtor do if a creditor attempts to collect a discharged debt after the case is concluded? If a creditor attempts collection efforts on a discharged debt, the debtor can file a …

  9. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Timeline | Southern District of Florida

    There are many reasons why your Bankruptcy case could be dismissed and your debts will not be discharged. Avoid these common mistakes when filing for bankruptcy.

  10. Process - Bankruptcy Basics - United States Courts

    This publication describes the bankruptcy discharge in a question and answer format, discussing the timing of the discharge, the scope of the discharge (what debts are discharged and what …