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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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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Will filing for bankruptcy get rid of all my debts?
Many people think that if they simply file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, then they will get rid of all of their debts. Unfortunately, this is not the case. There are some types of debts that cannot be discharged in bankruptcy by law. This means that even if you complete bankruptcy proceedings, you still have to pay back these debts. These debts include child support, alimony, …
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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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