Reasons For Dismissal Of Chapter 7 Files

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As a prerequisite for dismissal of any Chapter 7 case, the court must provide written notice to the debtor. Cases may only be dismissed for cause, and require each debtor be afforded an opportunity to be heard. Creditors may also files motions objecting to any aspect of a file, and request the court schedule a hearing. The most common reason that Chapter 7 cases are dismissed relates to forms and schedules, or more specifically, the failure to file all forms in a proper format. An entire set of conforming schedules and forms is essential, including format requirements relating to computer files.