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What is a Bankruptcy Discharge?
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The bankruptcy discharge means freedom from debt. That's my son, Max.
Written by Craig D. Robins, Esq.
The general objective in filing a consumer bankruptcy is to eliminate debts. At the conclusion of a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy case, the consumer receives a discharge.
The bankruptcy discharge releases the debtor from personal liability for most debts. That means the consumer is no longer legally required to pay these debts. Certain debts are non-dischargeable such as most taxes, student loans, alimony, child support and traffic tickets.
The discharge comes at the conclusion of the bankruptcy case. For Chapter 7 filers, that is typically about three and a half months after the bankruptcy petition is filed. For Chapter 13 filers, this typically occurs a month or two after the Chapter 13 payment plan is completed.
The actual discharge is in the form of a permanent court order, signed by the bankruptcy judge assigned to the case. The Bankruptcy Court sends a copy of it to the debtor and all creditors and parties listed in the petition.
The order of discharge prohibits creditors from taking any action to collect a debt. This means that it becomes forever illegal for creditors to phone the debtor, send collection letters, sue the debtor or take any other action to collect the debt.
If a creditor has a secured debt, such as a mortgage or car loan, the creditor is still prohibited from collecting the debt. However, the creditor has the right to recover the collateral.
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About the Photograph: This is one of my fine art shots of my son, Max.
