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• What is a means test?
  A "means test" in a bankruptcy proceeding is one of the factors used to determine whether an individual debtor is eligible to file for bankruptcy under Chapter … more

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• What are the basics of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
  When people talk about filing bankruptcy, they usually are referring to Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which allows you to discharge, or wipe out, most debts that you owe. In many cases, filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the quickest and easiest way for a person who owes a lot of debt to get a “fresh start” in life. So long as you are eligible for Chapter 7 bankruptcy relief, and … more
• Will filing for bankruptcy stop the bill collectors?
  One of the most difficult aspects of owing debts that you cannot pay is dealing with your creditors, or the collection agencies that work for those creditors. Bill collectors often seem to stop at nothing to collect money from you, even if it means threatening you or not being truthful about the consequences of not paying off your debt. As a result, people in this situation often … more

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