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How Bankruptcy Works<\/p>\n
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Steps 8 & 9: Report to the OSB and the Discharge Process<\/p>\n
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The Canadian bankruptcy discharge process or timeline can take 9 months for first time bankruptcies and up to 36 months for second time bankruptcies to complete.<\/em><\/p>\n Your trustee<\/strong> understands that you’d like to obtain your bankruptcy discharge<\/strong> as quickly as possible and will do all they can to help you do that successfully. Your cooperation is key to fulfilling your bankruptcy requirements.<\/p>\n Step 7: Attend Bankruptcy Counselling Sessions<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||-90px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||-70px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”1px||21px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”35px||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”55px||||false|false” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”80%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”left” animation_intensity_slide=”2%” custom_css_main_element=”margin: auto;\t” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/nomoredebts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/explaing-to-a-client_2colm.jpg” alt=”Finance professional going through bankruptcy documents with client” title_text=”explaining-to-a-client” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding_tablet=”||40px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||30px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” border_radii=”off|200px|20px|200px|20px” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Sometimes a debtor\u2019s actions, either before or during their bankruptcy, are cause for concern. Because your trustee is an officer of the Bankruptcy Court<\/strong>, it’s up to them to alert the OSB<\/a> to anything you have done that may jeopardize your application to be discharged from your bankruptcy.<\/p>\n For example, something like maxing out your credit cards before declaring bankruptcy may make you ineligible for bankruptcy<\/strong><\/a> or make your application more difficult than it needs to be.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#e4f8e0″ custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”100px||0px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”164px||18px||false|false” top_divider_style=”curve2″ bottom_divider_color=”#e4f8e0″ da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”the-costs” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”1px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n To be eligible for an automatic discharge<\/strong>, you must meet certain requirements.<\/p>\n For a first bankruptcy<\/strong>, you’re eligible after 9 months if:<\/p>\n If this was your first bankruptcy and you were required to make payments to your estate from your surplus income, you’re eligible for an automatic discharge after 21 months if: [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” prev_background_color=”#e4f8e0″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||-90px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||-70px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”170px||45px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”35px||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”55px||||false|false” top_divider_style=”ramp2″ da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”80%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”left” animation_intensity_slide=”2%” custom_css_main_element=”margin: auto;\t” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/nomoredebts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/automatic-discharge_2colm.jpg” alt=”Automatic Discharge” title_text=”automatic-discharge” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ custom_padding_tablet=”136px||40px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||30px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_radii=”off|200px|20px|200px|20px” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n For a second bankruptcy<\/strong>, if surplus income payments are not required, the automatic discharge can take place after 24 months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n With surplus income payments, automatic discharge can take place after 36 months<\/strong> if all other conditions have been met.<\/p>\n Those who get an automatic discharge<\/strong> don’t have to go to a Court hearing. Your trustee will send you a copy of the paperwork, which will include the discharge certificate<\/strong> that confirms your successful discharge.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#e7dff3″ custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”100px||0px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”160px||32px||false|false” top_divider_style=”curve2″ bottom_divider_color=”#e4f8e0″ da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”the-costs” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”1px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Keep your discharge certificate<\/strong> in a safe place. In the years following the completion of your bankruptcy process, you may want to apply for new credit or need to prove that you are no longer going through bankruptcy. Having your discharge document available to show that you have been discharged from bankruptcy can be necessary.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#e7dff3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”146px||21px|||” top_divider_style=”ramp2″ da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you aren\u2019t granted an automatic discharge, the Bankruptcy Court<\/strong> will look at your circumstances. The Court will then make a decision and the result will be one of these 4 options:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ prev_background_color=”#ffffff” next_background_color=”#5b25af” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#e4f8e0″ custom_padding=”155px||155px|||” top_divider_style=”curve2″ bottom_divider_style=”wave2″ da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Continue on to step 10:<\/strong> Life After Bankruptcy – Bright Financial Future<\/strong> – Rebuild credit, learn how to make smart financial decisions and begin to heal emotionally.<\/p>\n Related Articles<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”CTA 1 – You’re not alone” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#5b25af” background_enable_image=”off” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”70px||1px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”5px||30px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”” top_divider_height=”180px” top_divider_flip=”horizontal” top_divider_height_tablet=”100px” top_divider_height_phone=”” top_divider_height_last_edited=”on|phone” bottom_divider_style=”curve2″ bottom_divider_color=”#e7dff3″ bottom_divider_height=”150px” bottom_divider_style_last_edited=”off|tablet” bottom_divider_height_tablet=”80px” bottom_divider_height_phone=”70px” bottom_divider_height_last_edited=”on|phone” scroll_blur=”0|40|60|100|100px|0px|0px” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Service Section Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”|auto||auto|false|false” custom_padding=”||140px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”100px||100px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”100px||||false|false” animation_direction=”top” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title” module_id=”which-option-is-best-for-you” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”30px” text_line_height=”1em” header_font=”||||||||” header_text_color=”#ffffff” header_2_font=”Montserrat|700||on|||||” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” max_width=”700px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”-15px||||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” animation_direction=”bottom” inline_fonts=”Work Sans” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Subtitle” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”700px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”0px|||||” animation_direction=”bottom” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nStep 8: Report to the OSB
Trustee Petitions to Approve or Deny Bankruptcy Discharge<\/h2>\nStep 9: The Bankruptcy Discharge Process
First Time and Second Time Bankruptcies<\/span><\/h2>\n\n
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Automatic Discharge
No Court Hearing | Confirmation Paperwork is Processed and Delivered<\/span><\/h2>\nDischarge Certificate or Document<\/h2>\n
Absolute, Conditional, Suspended or Refusal of Bankruptcy Discharge<\/h2>\n
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Common Questions About Bankruptcy Discharge\u00a0and\u00a0Life After Bankruptcy<\/h2>\n
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