Chapter 7 After Chapter 7 -- 8 Years
Section 727(a)(8) bars a Chapter 7 discharge if you received a prior Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 discharge in a case filed within the preceding 8 years. No exceptions. Measured filing date to filing date. Full 727(a)(8) guide.
Chapter 7 After Chapter 13 -- 6 Years
Section 727(a)(9) bars a Chapter 7 discharge if you received a Chapter 13 discharge in a case filed within 6 years -- unless your prior plan paid 100% of unsecured claims, or paid 70%+ and was proposed in good faith with best effort.
Chapter 13 After Chapter 7 -- 4 Years
Section 1328(f)(1) bars a Chapter 13 discharge if you received a Chapter 7, 11, or 12 discharge in a case filed within 4 years. Full Section 1328 guide.
Chapter 13 After Chapter 13 -- 2 Years
Section 1328(f)(2) bars a Chapter 13 discharge if you received a prior Chapter 13 discharge in a case filed within 2 years.
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