the Chapter 7 case is closed.
The person should immediately notify the bankruptcy court in writing of the new address. Because most communications between the person filing and the bankruptcy court are by mail, it is important that the bankruptcy court always have the person’s current address. Otherwise, the person may fail to receive important notices and the chapter 7 case may be dismissed. Many courts have change-of-address forms for persons to use when they move, and one of these forms should be obtained if a move is planned. 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 c
The debtor should immediately notify our office so that we can notify the bankruptcy court, in writing, of a new address. Because most communications between a debtor and the bankruptcy court are by mail, it is important that the court always have the debtor’s current address. Otherwise, the debtor may fail to receive important notices and the Chapter 7 may be dismissed. 31. How is a debtor notified when his or her discharge has been granted? Usually by mail. Most courts send a form called “Discharge of Debtor” to the debtor and to all creditors. This form is a copy of the court order discharging the debtor from his or her dischargeable debts, and it serves as notice that the debtor’s discharge has been granted. It is usually mailed about four months after the Chapter 7 case is filed.
