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 …
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What is the difference between a Chapter 7 and a Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
After you have decided to file for bankruptcy, you may have to choose between the two types of bankruptcy proceedings that are available for individuals – Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy – depending on your eligibility for each. Deciding which type of bankruptcy is right for you is an important choice, because the type will determine whether you have to pay back at …
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Free Consultations: Important for Bankruptcy Cases
If you are looking to hire a bankruptcy attorney then you have likely seen multiple ads that all claim to provide prospective clients with free legal consultations. However, the word consultation means different things to different attorneys and it is, therefore, important to understand what your free bankruptcy consultation will be before you agree to it. Why is a Free …
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Bankruptcy Basics
This publication by the Bankruptcy Judges Division of the US Courts provides information to debtors and creditors about the federal bankruptcy …
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