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2. Means test - Wikipedia

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   Thus, the means test is a formula designed to keep filers with higher incomes from filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. These filers may use Chapter 13 bankruptcy to repay a portion of their debts, but may not use Chapter 7 to wipe out their debts altogether. [8] The bankruptcy means test is complex and the terms that govern many parts of it ...

3. When should I file for bankruptcy? - AOL

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   Filing for bankruptcy should be a last resort, but it can help. Chapter 7 requires a means test but will eliminate most of your debt, and you may see a rebound in your credit score in just a few ...

4. Chapter 7, Title 11, United States Code - Wikipedia

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   Chapter 7 of Title 11 U.S. Code is the bankruptcy code that governs the process of liquidation under the bankruptcy laws of the U.S. In contrast to bankruptcy under Chapter 11 and Chapter 13, which govern the process of reorganization of a debtor, Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the most common form of bankruptcy in the U.S. [1]

5. Texas two-step bankruptcy - Wikipedia

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   Texas two-step proponents, like Johnson & Johnson and its lawyers, have argued that Texas two-steps are not inherently bad-faith, and that in the context of mass-tort litigation bankruptcy is fairest way to address large numbers of personal injury claims. Unlike in traditional courts hearing cases brought by many different people, bankruptcies ...

6. What to know about financial insolvency

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   Bankruptcy is a legal status involving court processes under U.S. Code: Title 11, better known as the Bankruptcy Code. It often requires the involvement of lawyers and may result in court orders ...

7. Chapter 13, Title 11, United States Code - Wikipedia

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   The disadvantage of filing for personal bankruptcy is that, under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, a record of this stays on the individual's credit report for up to 7 years (up to 10 years for Chapter 7); [5] still, it is possible to obtain new debt or credit (cards, auto, or consumer loans) after only 12–24 months, and a new FHA mortgage loan just 25 months after discharge, and Fannie Mae ...