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 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 …
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What are the basics of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
With recent changes in bankruptcy law, more and more people are finding themselves ineligible for traditional Chapter 7 bankruptcy, or liquidation; as a result, the trend is toward more Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings. By filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you are essentially entering into a repayment plan that permits you to repay all or a portion of your debts over a certain time …
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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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