§1328(f) Refiling Bar in Wisconsin

How 11 U.S.C. § 1328(f) applies in Wisconsin — federal bankruptcy law, Wisconsin district data.

What §1328(f) Refiling Bar Does

Under §1328(f), you cannot receive a Chapter 13 discharge if: (1) you received a Chapter 7, 11, or 12 discharge within 4 years, OR (2) you received a Chapter 13 discharge within 2 years. Case filed within the bar period can still proceed — but discharge will be denied.

Key points:

Wisconsin Bankruptcy Data (FJC)

77,573
Total filings
56.8%
Dismiss rate
33,028
Prior filers
29.2%
Prior discharge rate

Districts covered: E.D. Wis., W.D. Wis..

Apply This to Your Case

The rules above are federal — they apply identically in every state. What varies by state is exemptions (§522), median income thresholds (means test), and case-law interpretations of ambiguous terms. For a Wisconsin-specific answer, check the screener or consult a local attorney.

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Related Wisconsin Statutes

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