310.376.9865 Bankruptcy lawyers are frequently asked if student loans can be discharged in bankruptcy. Many clients are surprised to find out that while some back taxes may be discharged in bankruptcy, it is almost impossible to discharge a student loan. While some back taxes will be discharged by simply filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy and
310.376.9865 One of the methods of discharging a student loan is through a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy and claim the repayment of the student loan is a hardship. However, before the bankruptcy court will grant a hardship discharge of a student loan, you must prove the following: The debtor cannot maintain, based on