How to Get a Copy of Bankruptcy Discharge Papers in Milwaukee County
The details of a bankruptcy discharge will vary depending on whether the debtor filed for Chapter 7, 11, 12 or 13 bankruptcy. In general though, a bankruptcy discharge releases the debtor from the obligation to pay back certain debts. It is important that you hold on to this document as evidence of your bankruptcy discharge. In Milwaukee County, getting a copy of this document must be done through the Eastern District bankruptcy court.
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Instructions
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Have all your bankruptcy case information in front of you. You will want to have your case number, the name of your attorney, your social security number and your date of birth. All of this identifying information will help the court clerk locate your discharge papers.
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Contact the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin and request to speak with the court clerk. You can either visit the court in person or place a phone call.
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Provide the clerk with your case information, including your attorney's name, the case number and your name.
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Pay all associated fees that the clerk requests, including a search fee as well as fees for making and certifying copies. If the case is older and has been archived, you will also have to pay a retrieval fee.
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Tips & Warnings
You may also be able to request copies of your discharge papers directly from your attorney. This may be cheaper than paying the bankruptcy court's various fees.
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