Collier Consumer Bankruptcy Practice Guide: Obtaining a Discharge -- Objections to Discharge in Chapter 7 Cases
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Collier Consumer Bankruptcy Practice Guide
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CHAPTER 29 Obtaining a Discharge
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P 29.04 Objections to Discharge in Chapter 7 Cases
[1] Objections to Discharge and their Effect
As discussed above,n1 the procedure for obtaining a discharge is normally quite simple. In a chapter 7 case, as provided by Rule 4004(c) of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, a discharge order is usually entered a little over 60 days after the first date set for the meeting of creditors, assuming no objection to discharge has been filed by that time.n2 In a chapter 13, case the discharge is granted after completion of payments under a confirmed plan and, if applicable, certification that domestic support obligations have been paid or upon application of a debtor for a hardship discharge, and that credit education has been completed.n3 In both chapters, the court may choose to hold a discharge hearing . . . .