 TITLE: What Is a Bankruptcy Discharge? CONTENT: What Happens After a Bankruptcy Discharge?\n------------------------------------------\nOnce a final order of discharge is issued in a bankruptcy case, the court clerk will send official copies of the discharge notice to all the creditors involved. This notice is also sent to the trustee (the person appointed to oversee a bankruptcy case) and the trustee's lawyer in addition to the debtor and their lawyer.\nThe discharge notice is meant to let creditors know that they can no longer contact you asking for payment on your debt. If creditors continue to contact you after a discharge notice has been issued, you can file a motion in court and the creditor may be sanctioned as a result.\nHowever, creditors who provided you with a loan secured by a lien—on property such as a car or home—can attempt to repossess that property after a discharge is issued. If this happens to you, speak with a bankruptcy attorney to learn more about whether you can defend against the action. END