Early discharge from BR

TheGardener

katyp wrote: »

...However, my friend's OH was discharged three months early last year, so I am even more confused now...

Actually quite unlikely - perhaps their circumstances were different or perhaps the OR just completed all the paperwork early. However, you will still remain on the IS register for 12 months

debt_doctor

Hi,

The bit I have highlighted in Red....

Part 1

General (Including Automatic Discharge)

22.1EA Duration of bankruptcy

(updated October 2013)

A bankrupt will be automatically discharged from bankruptcy one year from the date of the bankruptcy order except where;

the early discharge process is applied. (early discharge does not apply to cases where the bankruptcy order was made on or after 1 October 2013 - See part 2);
a criminal bankruptcy order has been made ( the bankrupt will need to apply to the court for his/her discharge from the proceedings) (For further guidance see chapter 35);
the official receiver or the trustee applies to the court to suspend the discharge and the court orders that discharge shall be suspended. (Guidance is given in part 4 of this chapter)
A bankrupt subject to the automatic discharge provisions cannot apply to the court for discharge. (see paragraph 22.6 below)

Note: [s279(1)] [s279(2)] [s279 (3),(4) and (5)] [s279(6)]

DD