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How do I object to a debtor's general discharge or the discharge of a debt owed by the debtor?

Answer: 

The U. S. Courts website has information for creditors interested in objecting to a debtor’s discharge or the dischargeability of their specific debt at the following link under the heading “Does the debtor have the right to a discharge or can creditors object to the discharge:”

http://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/bankruptcy/bankruptcy-basics/discharge-bankruptcy-bankruptcy-basics

The local rules on objections to the discharge or dischargeability of certain debts are available at the following link:

Local Rules and Orders

The issues surrounding objections to discharge are complex and time sensitive. Creditors are strongly encouraged to contact an attorney when considering objecting to a discharge or dischargeability of a specific debt.