Bankruptcy offers a way for struggling borrowers to shed some or all of their debts and start fresh. But before debtors can get to that point, they must clear several hurdles—starting with the ...

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The bankruptcy means test determines who can file for debt forgiveness through Chapter 7 bankruptcy. It takes into account your income, expenses and family size to determine whether you have enough ...

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If you’ve been thinking about filing for bankruptcy, perhaps you should think again. The newly enacted Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 went into effect October 17, and ...