Chapter 7 Means Test Numbers in Washington D.C. Area Increase
Effective November 1, 2018 new Chapter 7 means test numbers take effect. Year-over-year means test numbers for household incomes in the D.C. area increased between 3 percent and 21 percent across the board. When the means test numbers increase, more people qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. What is the Chapter 7 means test? Chapter 7 […]
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 […]
D.C. Means Test Unjustly Denies Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Protection
New Chapter 7 bankruptcy means test numbers take effect today for Chapter 7 cases filed on or after November 1, 2016. The D.C. means test numbers are obviously miscalculated and unfairly exclude bankruptcy debtors in the District of Columbia. Since October 17, 2005, the Department of Justice has promulgated median incomes for Chapter 7 debtors. To qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you […]
What is the Bankruptcy Means Test?
If you want to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you must pass the Chapter 7 bankruptcy means test. Congress designed the Chapter 7 bankruptcy means test to prevent higher income-earners from discharging debts they have income sufficient to pay. The means test affects the chapter of bankruptcy under which you are eligible to file. Discuss your […]
A Short Glossary of Bankruptcy Terms
Here is a short glossary of essential bankruptcy terms. Many definitions are not included. Do not attempt to manipulate concepts you do not fully understand. Call an attorney if you have a legal problem. Bankruptcy terms: A – C Adversary Proceeding: A lawsuit related to a bankruptcy case and commenced by filing a complaint with […]