When a Bankruptcy Case Is Dismissed

My Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Was Dismissed for Nonpayment. Should I Appeal?

If you don't make your Chapter 13 bankruptcy monthly plan payments, the bankruptcy trustee will ask the court to dismiss your case. If the court does dismisses your Chapter 13 bankruptcy for nonpayment, you may be able to appeal the dismissal to a higher court. However, in most cases you can work

Appealing the Dismissal of a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

The bankruptcy court can dismiss your Chapter 13 case for many reasons. In most cases, you can file a new bankruptcy right away. But sometimes it can be in your best interest to appeal the dismissal order to a higher court for further review.

Refiling If Your Chapter 13 Case Is Dismissed For Non-Payment

If you don’t make your Chapter 13 plan payments, the bankruptcy court will dismiss your Chapter 13 case. You can refile a Chapter 13 petition but expect to overcome new hurdles. For instance, you could lose the automatic stay protection that stops creditor collections. You might also have to pay a bankruptcy lawyer to complete a new Chapter 13 petition, pay another filing fee, retake the credit counseling course, and explain to the bankruptcy trustee why you’ll be more successful the second time.

Can I Reopen My Bankruptcy Case?

Once you file for bankruptcy relief, there are many steps you must take to complete your case successfully. If you satisfy all requirements, the court will issue a discharge and close your bankruptcy case. But if you don’t do everything you are supposed to, the court may dismiss and close your case