But whilebankruptcy can be a lifelinefor many, the bankruptcy process is governed by strict eligibility criteria, which limits who can file for this type of protection. As a result, it's not uncommon for bankruptcy filingsto be initially rejected, and many of these cases involve disqualifying ...
Must pass a means test to determine if their income is low enough to qualify Debt must be within certain limits Must have regular income Asset liquidation Non-exempt property may be liquidated to pay creditors No asset liquidation while paying creditors over a period of 3-5 years Debt rep...
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Eligibility Individuals meeting the income means test Primarily businesses with high levels of debt Individuals with steady income & debt limits Debt Repayment Debt elimination (discharge) for most debts Repayment plan Structured repayment plan over 3-5 year Asset Liquidation May require selling some non...
After the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in Santa Clara, California, and Signature Bank in New York City, in March 2023, the U.S. government announced that it was stepping in to protect their depositors, even beyond the normal Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) limits. However, a...
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There are no debt or income limits for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. You can file regardless of how much you owe, or how much you make. You need a total combined total of secured and unsecured debt below $2,750,000 for Chapter 13 bankruptcy eligibility. You’re required to have a st...
Regardless of whether a creditor has a judgment or not, there are limits to what it can do to collect a debt. The actions of debt collectors are limited by the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act(“FDCPA”), the Pennsylvania Fair Credit Extension Uniformity Act (“PFCEUA”), and ot...
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Pennsylvania Median Income for the 2023 Bankruptcy Means Test Philadelphia Bankruptcy Attorney, Dan Mueller The Pennsylvania median income increased again for most families as of May 15, 2023, meaning more debtors will qualify for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in 2023. For Chapter 13 debtors, the median inco...