Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Case Dismissal
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Case Dismissal
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My Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Was Dismissed for Nonpayment. Should I Appeal?
Can you save your Chapter 13 bankruptcy case if the court dismisses it because you didn’t make your monthly plan payments?
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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.
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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.
Reopening Your Bankruptcy Case
Reopening Your Bankruptcy Case
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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