Orthodontist/ braces

[joh]

Can I add a crediter after discharge? My kids braces come off in Oct I should be discharged in Aug. can this be discharged.

[aces67]

I don't think so not after discharge and I wouldn't add them before discharge either or they might not want to take the braces off without you paying in full.

[liz417]

After discharge? No. Any debt incurred AFTER you file your petition is your responsibility.

I agree with "aces67", *if* you included the debt, the Ortho may not want to take the braces off!

[StartingOver08]

Liz and Aces are right. The FILING DATE is the bright line in the sand to measure pre-petition debt and post petition debt.

[deepin]

joh

we included our ortho on our petition ... but are continuing to pay.

we talked with them directly after filing, they offered to take the braces off or continue to see us as a patient with an 'understanding' that we will continue to pay

i suggest you run this past your attorney and then contact the ortho directly

[Trixie007]

Yes, our ortho's policy was that she would not remove the braces until we had a zero balance, so you're likely stuck with the bill.

[jadams]

I don't see any reason why another ortho couldn't continue care and eventually remove the braces if you were going to include debts to the original ortho in BK and weren't able to repay post-discharge.