Usually, it means that more debt has been found, or it has been decided that debt already known can be included in the bankruptcy case. See the attorney filing the motion to have it explained.
Having a bankruptcy reopened to include debts is very difficult, it is usually only allowed if the BK has been ruled a "no asset" case. The ususal reason for reopening a BK, is non-exempt assets have been found and are of enough value to liquidate and the monies be used to repay creditor(s). Contact the bankruptcy trustee for specific information pertaining to an individual case.
A Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases can be reopened after discharge and case closure under certain circumstances. Many bankruptcy courts routinely grant debtors' motions to amend schedules to list previously omitted creditors. But reopening a closed, no-asset case to add a creditor has no effect on whether the omitted debt is discharged.
The case, that you asked for, has been completed and resolved.
In Chapter 13 bankruptcy a pending status means the case is still open for evaluation and no decision has been made. The pending status may last for awhile depending on how involved the case is until it is final.
Normally when someone inquires if your bankruptcy is closed they are referring to has it been "discharged" When a judge presiding over the bankruptcy of a debtor and approves it. The approval constitutes a discharge of those debts and is thus "closed" On the other hand if the bankruptcy is not approved then the bankruptcy is "dissmissed" But in your case a closure constitutes a discharge.
when the bankruptcy case is closed
Most bankruptcy lawyers charge by the case. There are lots out there, you just need to call and get a quote from them.
If bankruptcy has been dismissed it is possible to file again. The trustee will require an explanation of why the first case was dismissed before accepting a new bankruptcy case.
Yes, dismissed means essentially the case was dropped - ended early - and BK protection is ended. Not that it was resolved...which is done by discharge of the case.
A bankruptcy docket number is the number that the court assigns a person's case. The court will call your case by the docket number.
Every person who files a bankruptcy case is concerned about who will find out about it. It is true that all bankruptcy filings are a matter of public record, but this does not mean it is easy for others to learn about your case. The two main ways another person can learn about your filing is to either go to the bankruptcy courthouse where you filed and conduct a search, or have the required credentials to obtain a PACER account. (govpublicaccess)
Every person who files a bankruptcy case is concerned about who will find out about it. It is true that all bankruptcy filings are a matter of public record, but this does not mean it is easy for others to learn about your case. The two main ways another person can learn about your filing is to either go to the bankruptcy courthouse where you filed and conduct a search, or have the required credentials to obtain a PACER account. (govpublicaccess)