Note a discharge and a dismissal are 2 different things....presumably you mean discharge (as in resolved). Dismissal are a whole different thing (which are done because you didn't comply with something required by the court originally or such)...they can be refiled soon, but you have to have a reason the courts will agree to..not that now you care (preferably show some change in finances).....as your promises to creditors, and then the court, weren't done before, they tend to not take your promises or thoughts now as not too meaningful.
Under the bankruptcy laws effective on October 17, 2005, Chapter 7 cannot be filed unless the debtor was discharged from the previous Chapter 7 or bankruptcy more than eight years ago. The debtor cannot file a Chapter 13 unless: (1) the debtor received a discharge under Chapter 7, 11 or 12 more than four years ago; or (2) the debtor received a discharge under Chapter 13 more than two years ago.
The dismissal should be entered and the case dismissed within a few days of the time that you or your attorney submit it for filing with the bankruptcy court.
When any bankruptcy action is dismissed for any reason the debtor(s) lose(s) bankruptcy protection. This means creditors may pursue collection of the debt, including, in most situations filing a lawsuit. A chapter 13 bankruptcy dismissal will remain on the debtor's credit report for 7 years.
It is dismissed when the terms of the bankruptcy have not been met. Creditors are no longer barred from seeking repayment. A complete one is called confirmed, in a dismissal everything returns to the way it was before filing.
A chapter 13 can be filed if it has been at least two years from the date the first filing was dismissed.
not at the same time, and you'll have to wait a certain period of time after being dismissed/discharged from one before filing the other.
Bankruptcies are a matter of public record and this is why they appear in credit histories. A Chapter 13 listing will remain on your credit report for seven years from the filing date and a Chapter 7 will remain on the credit report for 10 years from the filing date. The credit report entry will state the bankruptcy was filed and dismissed, not discharged.
In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a person filing for relief is called a
Gee, I sure hope not!
I f that was the main reason for filing the c. 13, you can. Make sure the lender knows about the bankruptcy and you have a refi commitment before you move to dismiss.
You have to wait eight years after filing for Chapter 7 and 4 after filing for Chapter 13.
How to get after job filing chapter 7 bankruptcy once it appears on the credit report
If you wreck your car after filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy you can file it on your insurance. You can then replace your car based on the bankruptcy order.