Generally, obtaining a “discharge” (of debt) is the major reason why people file Chapter 7. A “Discharge Order” is an Order of the Bankruptcy Court that, when entered, releases a debtor from the personal obligation to repay the debtor’s discharged debts. The “Discharge Order” also orders creditors to discontinue attempts to collect on a debt that has been discharged. Check here to see which debts are discharged in Chapter 7.



