If you owe more business debt than consumer debt, then you can avoid not only the “means test” but also some other roadblocks to a successful post-business Chapter 7 bankruptcy case.
In late 2005, the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 was enacted into law. Among other things, this act requires a "means test" to see if debtors qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy relief. The means test examines your monthly income and expenses and compares them to the median income in and around…
“My neighbor filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and was approved. I’m sure I will be approved, too.” This statement is false. In order to qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, every debtor must undergo a “means test.” The means test will compare your family’s median income to that of other families in your state. If your…
In late 2005, the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 was enacted into law. Among other things, this act requires a "means test" to see if debtors qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy relief. The means test examines your monthly income and expenses and compares them to the median income in and around…