Bankruptcy Questions:
3. Does my income affect my ability to file bankruptcy?
Higher income individuals may not be eligible to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The law requires a Means Test to be applied and if the income exceeds the amounts prescribed, you may not be eligible to file a Chapter 7. However, you would be eligible to file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
4. Can all debts be discharged in a bankruptcy?
There are certain debts that cannot be discharged in a bankruptcy. Student loans cannot be discharged without a separate determination of hardship. Debts due to fraud or misrepresentation are also not subject to a discharge. Although these are the most common, there are other debts such as child support, certain taxes, court ordered restitution and other debts that cannot be discharged.
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Houston, TX 77068
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