Chapter 7 Bankruptcy FAQ #38

How is a person notified when his or her discharge has been granted?


The person is usually notified by mail. Most courts send a form called “Discharge of Debtor” to the person filing and to all creditors. This form is a copy of the court order discharging the person from his or her dischargeable debts, and it serves as notice that the discharge has been granted and that creditors are forbidden from attempting to collect discharged debts. It is usually mailed about four months after a Chapter 7 case is filed.

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