Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorneys complete a “Means Test” to show that you are eligible for a Chapter 7. If your income is too high (higher than the median income for your area) you need to show that with your expenses, including secured debt, that you qualify for a discharge despite your income. As your Chapter 7 Lawyer Newnan I am experienced in all the deductions you are allowed so that you will be able to file a Chapter7.
The means test (thank you Congress!!) is incredibly complicated and requires a full understanding of allowed expenses which can be used to qualify for a Chapter 7 discharge. As one of the best bankruptcy attorneys in Newnan GA I have seen people be talked into a Chapter 13 bankruptcy (where you repay all or part of your debt over time) by mill firms because the firm makes more money from a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. I do not do Chapter 13 bankruptcies because I do not believe them to be the best solution for most people.
Once the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorneys prepare your petition, you will review the Petition to make sure that it is accurate. You will need to have online Credit Counseling before you file. The Petition is filed with the Bankruptcy Court in Newnan GA. Your Chapter 7 Lawyer Newnan will send your last tax return and paystubs to a bankruptcy trustee. In about 30 days a creditor’s meeting is held via Zoom, and you will asked about your schedules to make sure that the Petition is accurate. The creditors then have two (2) months to object to discharge. If there is no objections, then you will be sent a Chapter 7 discharge of all of your debts.
Most people regain credit quickly after their Chapter 7 discharge. I recommend getting small credit cards after your bankruptcy to repair your credit.
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