What is a discharge order?

A discharge order is a legal document issued by the court in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. It states that all the debts owed by the debtor, up to the date of the filing of the bankruptcy, have been paid or discharged. This means that the debtor is no longer liable for the debts and the creditors listed in the bankruptcy case cannot, in any way, collect on them. In Washington, a discharge order is issued by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Washington after the debtor has either paid off the debts that were listed in the bankruptcy case or negotiated a settlement agreement with their creditors. The discharge order relieves the debtor of any further liability for the debts, ensuring that their creditors have received the maximum amount that they can legally recover. It also serves as a formal notification to the creditors that they are no longer entitled to pursue any kind of action against the debtor.

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