What Is the Bankruptcy Means Test?

The test determines if you are qualified to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

The Bankruptcy Code has a section – a means test – to determine if a person is taking advantage of the bankruptcy law. In a nutshell, if your household income is above the median income for a family of your size, it is presumed you cannot qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

  • First and foremost, do not assume you cannot pass the means test.
  • The means test is not black and white. The law allows deductions to your income in determining your eligibility.
  • The means test does not apply to business debt.
  • Special circumstances (being in the military, for example) can change your status.
  • If you cannot file for Chapter 7, you can probably file for Chapter 13.

Chapter 7 bankruptcy allows you to discharge unsecured debt such as credit card bills and medical bills. Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows you to reorganize your debt into payments based on what you can afford to pay.

Call 1-877-581-3396 and find out if you can pass the means test for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

At the Bond & Botes law offices, we represent people in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee in filing for bankruptcy. Come in for a FREE initial consultation about the means test and your financial situation.

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Alabama Offices

Birmingham

2107 5th Avenue North
Age-Herald Building
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
Phone: (205) 802-2200


Shelby County Location
15 Southlake Lane, Ste 140
Birmingham, AL 35244
Phone: (205) 802-2200


Florence Location
121 S. Court Street
Florence, AL 35630
Phone: (256) 760-1010


Huntsville Location
225 Pratt Avenue NE
Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: (256) 539-9899


Montgomery Location
311 Catoma Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: (334) 264-3363


Decatur Location
605 Bank Street
Decatur, AL 35601
Phone: (256) 355-2447


Haleyville Location
914 19th St.
Haleyville, AL 35565
Phone: (205) 486-3580


Gadsden Location
430-B Chestnut Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
Phone: (256) 485-0195


Opelika Location
216 South 8th Street
Opelika 36801
Phone: (334) 887-7666


Anniston Location
1302 Noble St #2C
Anniston, AL 36201
Phone: (256) 344-3559


Cullman Location
200 Second Avenue SW
Cullman, AL 35055
Phone: (256) 739-9866


Mississippi Offices

Jackson Location
5760 I-55 North, Ste 100
Jackson, MS 39211
Phone: (601) 353-5000


Hattiesburg Location
607 Corinne St, Ste B8
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: (601) 264-7200


Vicksburg Location
1212 Farmer Street
Vicksburg, MS 39180
Phone: (601) 353-5000

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