Bankruptcy Assistance from Jackson, Michigan, Attorney Mark H. Hashley, PLC
To further discuss how to handle the end of your bankruptcy case, contact me online or call 517-788-3030 and schedule a free initial consultation.
Once a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 case is completed, are there other requirements before I receive a discharge?
You must now complete an instructional course in personal financial management from an approved agency prior to receiving a discharge, with limited exceptions. In a Chapter 13 case, if you owe a domestic support obligation, you must also certify to the court you have paid all amounts due.
How do I know when my bankruptcy case is completed and I am no longer in bankruptcy?
At the conclusion of an individual’s bankruptcy case, the court enters an order closing the case, and a copy of this order is sent to you. Unless the trustee has assets to distribute to creditors, case closing takes place fairly quickly in Chapter 7 cases. In a Chapter 13, the court will not close the case until after you finish making payments under the plan or the court dismisses the case. A court will dismiss your case if you do not make payments to the trustee on time. If this happens, you will not receive a discharge unless the court grants your special request for a hardship discharge.
We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
Contact me,attorney Mark H. Hashley, to schedule an appointment and discuss the details of your case. My office is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evening and weekend appointments are available upon request. Credit cards accepted.