QUESTION
How do I reopen a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case?
Asked on Nov 19th, 2011 on Bankruptcy - Michigan
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Generally, Chapter 7 cases can be reopened for good cause shown and filing a Motion to Reopen with the court's filing fee of $260.
Answered on Dec 01st, 2011 at 8:34 AM
To reopen a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, you need to bring a motion and pay the filing fee. Before you act, you should consult with a certified specialist in bankruptcy law (like me) to be sure that moving to reopen the bankruptcy case is the best thing for you to do.
Answered on Nov 29th, 2011 at 12:32 PM
Glen Edward Ashman
Bankruptcy law allows a Chapter 7 to reopened for cause. Whether you have cause affects if you can (you didn't say why), and, since you only get one shot and don't want to blow it, you need a lawyer to have the best chance of doing it. Bear in mind it is up to a judge whether or not the case is reopened.
Answered on Nov 29th, 2011 at 11:51 AM
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William Edward Zurinskas
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Bankruptcy cases are reopened by filing a motion to reopen. Most Bankruptcy courts will charge a new filing fee. If you are reopening a case to add a creditor, it may be unnecessary. Contact an experienced bankruptcy attorney to find out.
Answered on Nov 29th, 2011 at 8:24 AM
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Yes a chapter 7 case can be reopened. You need to speak to an experienced bankruptcy attorney to determine if you really need to reopen the case. Many people are under the mistaken assumption that if they forgot to include a debt in their bankruptcy and their case is closed, that they need to reopen it in order to add the forgotten debt, this is not necessary, there are however valid reasons to reopen a bankruptcy after it's been closed.
Answered on Nov 28th, 2011 at 10:40 PM
judith runyon
It depends on why you want to re-open it. There are conditions.
Answered on Nov 28th, 2011 at 10:35 PM
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Carballo Law Offices
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You have to file a motion to reopen but there must be a valid reason to do so and you do not state what that is. You must also pay a fee to the court to reopen the case.
Answered on Nov 28th, 2011 at 9:42 PM
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Law Office of Xochitl A. Quezada
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It depends on why it was closed. If you failed to file exhibits timely then there shouldn't be a problem reopening. Also, if you failed to timely filed a certificate of financial management then you can also file a motion to reopen without a problem. It just depends on the reason your case was closed without a discharge.
Answered on Nov 28th, 2011 at 4:03 PM
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Reopening requires a motion and a fee. The issue is why do you want to reopen it. Most things people think require a case to be reopened, do not.
Answered on Nov 28th, 2011 at 4:03 PM
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William Rubendall Attorney at Law
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According to section 350 (b) of the bankruptcy code, "A case may be reopened in the court in which such case was closed to administer assets, to accord relief to the debtor, or for other cause." This is done by a motion to reopen. There is filing fee to the court.
Answered on Nov 28th, 2011 at 3:08 PM
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Stephen P. Dempsey Counselor at Law
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Yes, case can be reopened by filing a motion with the bankruptcy court.
Answered on Nov 28th, 2011 at 3:08 PM
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Charles J. Schneider, P.C.
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Draft a motion & file it & pay filing fee.
Answered on Nov 28th, 2011 at 3:06 PM