29 Oct 2024
Don’t Lose Out on a Bankruptcy Discharge!
The discharge is an order entered at the conclusion of a bankruptcy case releasing the debtor from liability for certain debts that, under the Bankruptcy Code, are dischargeable in bankruptcy. Check out this resource kit covering topics related to a debtor's discharge, including detailed practice notes, templates, and checklists.
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Use this template when representing a party objecting to the dischargeability of a debt of an individual debtor under Section 523(a)(2), (4), and (6) of the Bankruptcy Code.
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Review this template complaint when representing a party objecting to the discharge of a Chapter 7 debtor.
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Utilize this template motion when representing a party objecting to the discharge of a Chapter 7 debtor under Section 727(a)(8) or Section 727(a)(9).
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Check out the requirements for obtaining a discharge through a confirmed plan of reorganization in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding.
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Get information on the debtor's discharge in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case.
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Read this discussion of the bankruptcy discharge and exceptions to the discharge in individual cases.
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