What Is a Chapter 13 Hardship Discharge Under Section 1328(b) in Illinois?

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When Life Derails a Chapter 13 Plan: Understanding Early Discharge in Illinois Key Takeaways: A Chapter 13 hardship discharge under 11 U.S.C. § 1328(b) is a discretionary, court-granted release from certain debts for debtors who cannot complete plan payments due to blameless circumstances, such as disabling illness or death of a wage earner. Illinois debtors […]