What persons are not eligible for a chapter 7 discharge?
March 28, 2008
The following persons are not eligible for a chapter 7 discharge:
(1) A person who has been granted a discharge in a chapter 7 case filed within the last six years.
(2) A person who has been granted a discharge in a chapter 13 case filed within the last six years, unless 70 percent or more of the unsecured claims were paid off in the chapter 13 case.
(3) A person who files a waiver of discharge that is approved by the court in the chapter 7 case.
(4) A person who conceals, transfers, or destroys his or her property with the intent to defraud his or her creditors or the trustee in the chapter 7 case.
(5) A person who conceals, destroys, or falsifies records of his or her financial condition or business transactions.
(6) A person who makes false statements or claims in the chapter 7 case, or who withholds recorded information from the trustee.
(7) A person who fails to satisfactorily explain any loss or deficiency of his or her assets.
(8) A person who refuses to answer questions or obey orders of the bankruptcy court, either in his or her bankruptcy case or in the bankruptcy case of a relative, business associate, or corporation with which he or she is associated.
Is Personal Bankruptcy the Right Choice?
Complete our Free Bankruptcy Evaluation Form and an Experienced Bankruptcy Attorney will help you determine if Filing Bankruptcy is right for you!