when is a chapter 13 bankruptcy discharged, if it was filled in 2002?

Question

A friend of mines husband filed bankruptcy in 2002, under the old law, he had a 5 year repayment plan. The bankruptcy ends in Febuary 2007, when is his bankruptcy dischared so they can look to buy a home, the morgage company wants a discharge paper from there trustee. any help would be great.

Answer 1

The discharge won't occur until your friend's husband has completed all of the payments required under the plan. It might also be possible to convert the case to a Chapter 7 and get a discharge sooner, but they must seek advice from a qualified bankruptcy attorney.