One of the primary goals of bankruptcy is obtaining a discharge of all of your dischargeable debts.  We have already discussed when the discharge order should be issued (i.e., approximately 120 days from the day you file bankruptcy).  A lot of people have asked us, “what do the bankruptcy discharge papers actually look like.”  It seems a little underwhelming, but the discharge order is actually just a few sentences and reads:

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Although it is very rare, it is possible to have your discharge revoked.  In order to have your discharge revoked, a complaint must be filed against you within a relatively short time frame and allege the existence of one of the following sets of circumstances:

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The answer to this question is as often as you like.  However, you cannot receive a Chapter 7 discharge if you have obtained a Chapter 7 discharge within the past eight (8) years. You calculate the time period from the date that you filed your last Chapter 7 petition.  The date that you actually received your Chapter 7 discharge has no bearing on the calculation.

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The most common question that we receive, is when will I receive my Chapter 7  bankruptcy discharge.

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