The Bankruptcy Means Test: Are You Eligible for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? |
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In order to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you must meet the eligibility requirements. Eligibility is determined by the administration of a "means test." The "means test" compares your family size and income over the last six months to the median income of a similarly sized family in your state. If you earn less than the median income, you are generally eligible to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. However, if you earn more than the median income and you have a certain amount of disposable income per month with which to pay your debts, you cannot file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Typically, if you can afford $6,000 over five years or $100 per month toward your debt, your disposable income is considered adequate enough to prohibit you from filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy. For more information or to find out if you meet the eligibility requirements for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, contact Cincinnati bankruptcy attorney Kathleen Mezher now. |