What is the timeline for a typical Chapter 7 bankruptcy case?
Upon filing the Chapter 7 petition, a Chapter 7 Trustee is appointed and a date is set for the meeting of creditors. The meeting of creditors is usually about 30 days after the petition is filed. Unless a complaint to deny the discharge has been filed, the discharge is usually entered about 90-120 days after the Chapter 7 petition is filed. This is the timeline for a typical no-asset bankruptcy case. The bankruptcy case is closed after the Trustee administers all of the assets (if any) of the estate.
