Many debtors arrive in Bankruptcy Court having committed missteps, or even misconduct, in their financial affairs and dealings with others. Even for these debtors, Bankruptcy is often an opportunity for them to get a "fresh start." However, one of the requirements of this fresh start is that a debtor must be completely honest in documents and pleadings filed in their Bankruptcy case. This is a continuing obligation throughout the case, and debtors have a duty to make amendments as needed. The consequences of not doing so may include the dismissal o
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