Bankruptcy Code Section 727(a)(8): Debtor can receive a discharge under Chapter 7 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code every eight years and a day.
Bankruptcy Code Section 1328(f): Debtor cannot receive a discharge under Chapter 13 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code if he received a discharge in a prior Chapter 7 bankruptcy case filed within four years OR if he received a discharge in a prior Chapter 13 bankruptcy case filed within two years.
Bankruptcy Code Section 521(a)(1)(B): Debtor must submit payment advices within sixty days of filing bankruptcy; itemize the debtor’s monthly net income; disclose whether or not the debtor is anticipating any changes in income or expenses within the following twelve months.
There is an automatic dismissal for failure to submit the above items within 45 days. On the 46th day, the case is dismissed.
See Also: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy