The bankruptcy court's order eliminating the filer's obligation to pay back their debts.
Not all debts can be discharged in bankruptcy. This also prohibits creditors from communicating with the debtor about repaying the debts. That means no phone calls, letters, or personal contact about pre-bankruptcy debts.
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To learn more, read why we started Upsolve in 2016, our reviews from past users, and our press coverage from places like the New York Times and Wall Street Journal.
