If you don't follow all of the bankruptcy rules, the court might dismiss your bankruptcy case. The court might also dismiss your case if it believes you've engaged in bankruptcy fraud. But sometimes you might want to dismiss your bankruptcy case yourself -- perhaps your circumstances have changed.
Below you learn more about when the court might dismiss your case, whether you can dismiss your case yourself, and what to do if your case is dismissed.
What Is the Difference Between a Bankruptcy Dismissal and Discharge?
If you've recently received a notice stating your bankruptcy case was dismissed, you likely want to know what it means. If your bankruptcy case was closed early or "dismissed," this article explains the consequences of dismissed bankruptcies, the differences between voluntary and involuntary dismissals, and whether you can refile your Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy. You'll also learn whether your debts were discharged in the dismissed case (likely not).
Reasons the Court Might Dismiss Your Bankruptcy Case
Both Chapter 7 and 13 cases are often dismissed when the debtor fails to perform a responsibility, such as filing the proper paperwork or educational course certificate or failing to pay a filing fee installment payment or a monthly Chapter 13 payment. In this article, you'll learn more about the most common reasons the court dismisses bankruptcy cases.
Can You Dismiss Your Chapter 7 Bankruptcy After You've Filed?
In some circumstances you are not permitted to dismiss your Chapter 7 bankruptcy case.
Bankruptcy Case: Dismissed Without Prejudice
Your bankruptcy was dismissed and you're wondering what happens next. If the court dismisses your Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy case without prejudice, you can refile your case right away.
Learn when you might need to reopen a bankruptcy case, and how to do it.