Bankruptcy Terms Explained in Plain English
Discharge
Plain-English Definition
A court-ordered release from personal liability for certain debts, with protection against collecting those discharged debts.
Why it matters
A discharge does not erase every debt or automatically remove a valid lien. The chapter, the type of obligation, and the circumstances matter. An attorney can explain which debts may remain after your case.
A simple example
Someone with medical bills and a car loan needs to understand the difference between eliminating personal liability and keeping a financed vehicle.
Illustrative only; not a prediction of any case outcome.
See how this applies to you
Source reference: U.S. Courts Bankruptcy Basics Glossary. This page provides a plain-English explanation, not a quotation of the glossary.
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