With the assistance of the process facilitation skills outlined above, the group arrives at a decision point. Members are ready to set goals and define action strategies that will move the efforts of the task group closer to the realization of the target outcome.
2) Go to your courthouse, Get a copy of the paperwork that states that the BK has been dismissed/discharged (it should only be a few dollars). 3) Write to all three of your credit bureaus and send a copy of the discharge with a challenge stating that the bankruptcy was dismissed on the attached date (proof enclosed).
Missed payments and most public record items remain on the credit report for seven years, with the exception of Chapter 7, 11 and 12 bankruptcies, which remain for 10 years, and unpaid tax liens, which remain for up to 10 years. Active positive information may remain on the report indefinitely.