Reopen

Bankruptcy cases are closed after the process has run its course. After such time, a case must be reopened before any matters would be considered by the Bankruptcy Judge, including matters concerned the enforcement and scope of the bankruptcy discharge.

Glossary Terms: 
Discharge
Bankruptcy Judge

Frequently Asked Questions

Our frequently asked questions also address Reopen:

What does it mean to reopen a Bankruptcy Case?

To answer this question, it is first helpful to describe what it means for a bankruptcy case to be closed or open.

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