Student Loans and the Means Test in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Student Loans and the Means Test in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

The Chapter 7 “means test” determines whether your income qualifies you for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Otherwise known as the Chapter 7 Statement of Your Current Monthly Income, the means test prevents debtors with higher-than-median income from filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The interaction of student loans and the means test often requires careful consideration to […]