What to expect?

[Skouris]

Hi everyone. I was in a 36-month Chapter 13 plan (old law) that was supposed to be closed in October 2007. Due to an increased mortgage payment and a very very slow moving legal system, my attorney had to file two motions, one to increase my plan term to 44 months and another to decrease it back to 36 months. After the second hearing, he told me that my case was being sent to an auditor for review and that it may take up to four months for the case to be closed out. Four months later, I had still heard nothing and there had been no changes. So I contacted my attorney again. I recently received notice of a discharge hearing that is scheduled for May 21st. It gave the creditors a certain amount of time to object. Does anyone know if I can expect to finally receive a discharge shortly after this hearing? I am really hoping that it won't take another four months. It is already more than six months past my initial close date, and I really need to sell my house soon. Thanks.

[rrockinggramma]

I would bet that if no creditors object then it would discharge. I know the feeling. The legal system is sooooo slow.