Debtors in bankruptcy cases do not have an absolute right to a discharge.  Most of the time, however, if all of the information included in your petition is accurate and truthful and you have acted honestly in your dealings with creditors, you stand a very good chance at receiving a discharge at the end of your case.

Not getting a discharge is obviously a bad thing.  Generally the reason that a trustee or creditor might object to discharge arises from fraudulent activity on the debtor’s part.  For example, a debtor who hides assets or transfers assets to a relative or friend in order to protect that asset from creditors can lose his discharge.

Clark & Washington offers any Orlando area resident a free phone or in-office consultation.  We encourage anyone who thinks that bankruptcy may be even a slight possibility to talk to us before making any significant financial decisions.  The Bankruptcy Code can be unforgiving in some circumstances and actions that may seem reasonable – like selling a car, furniture or other assets – may create bankruptcy complications.