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Motion for Hardship Discharge

Updated 11/11/20

In General

After confirmation of a plan, circumstances may arise that prevent the debtor from completing the plan. In such situations, the debtor may ask the court to grant a "hardship discharge."

Hearing

Hearing required. Refer to the CHAP Chamber Presets Report for available hearing dates and times. File a separate notice of hearing with the preset hearing information.

References

11 U.S.C. §§1228(b), 1328(b); FRBP 4007(d)

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Select Bankruptcy > Motions/Applications.
  • Enter Case Number.
  • Select Hardship Discharge (Motion).
  • Click Browse/Choose File and upload PDF. 
  • Skip the Joint Filing screen. 
  • Select Party filer. Press and hold [Ctrl] key to select debtor and joint debtor.
  • Modify docket text to describe attachments (e.g., Declaration, Exhibits, etc.), if appropriate.  
  • Verify final docket text. Click Next to complete the filing.
  • The Notice of Electronic Filing displays. This is the verification that the document has been electronically filed.