Marshall, TX Bankruptcy Law Firms & Lawyers

I really don't know what you mean when you say your "bankruptcy case says".  Bankruptcy cases don't say things.  Your case was either dismissed, or it wasn't.  If it was there must be a court order dismissing it, and if that occurred, your case is over and you did not receive a discharge of debts.  In order to receive a discharge you would need to file a new bankruptcy case. Without knowing why it was dismissed, when, and all the other facts and circumstances surrounding your case, I can't advise as to what other options you might have with respect to vacating the dismissal order, etc.  You need to consult with an experienced bankruptcy attorney in your area for more details. Mark Markus has been practicing exclusively bankruptcy law in California since 1991.  He is a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization,  AV-Rated by martindale.com, and A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau.  

If you filed a Chapter 7 in 2005 and want to file another Chapter 7, the waiting period is 8 years from the date the 2005 case was filed. If your 2005 case was filed in February for example, you could re-file in February 2013.

You need to file an amended schedule, but which schedule depends on what kind of debt it is. Typically you will want to file an Amended Schedule F because that is the schedule for unsecured, non-priority creditors. However, you should check to see if the creditors that are calling you would fall into the category of an "unsecured non-priority" creditor (Schedule E) or a secured creditor (schedule D). There is a fee associated with filing a new schedule to add creditors, so be aware of the additional cost.