Comments on: 9 month discharge http://www.bankruptcy-ontario.org/uncategorized/2006/11/9-month-discharge.html Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:51:03 +0000 hourly 1 By: J. Douglas Hoyes, CA, Trustee http://www.bankruptcy-ontario.org/uncategorized/2006/11/9-month-discharge.html/comment-page-1#comment-24 J. Douglas Hoyes, CA, Trustee Thu, 30 Nov 2006 17:21:08 +0000 http://www.bankruptcy-ontario.org/?p=95#comment-24 You do not pay after your discharge. However, a bankruptcy can last for more than nine months.<br/><br/>The minimum bankruptcy period is nine months, but it is possible, perhaps due to excess income or other factors, that a bankrupt may be required to pay for more than nine months. Without knowing the facts of your mother's case I can't be more specific.<br/><br/>Regarding Bill C-55 (the new bankruptcy rules), no, the new rules are not yet in effect, and at this time we have no idea when, or if, they may come into force. You do not pay after your discharge. However, a bankruptcy can last for more than nine months.

The minimum bankruptcy period is nine months, but it is possible, perhaps due to excess income or other factors, that a bankrupt may be required to pay for more than nine months. Without knowing the facts of your mother’s case I can’t be more specific.

Regarding Bill C-55 (the new bankruptcy rules), no, the new rules are not yet in effect, and at this time we have no idea when, or if, they may come into force.

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