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BAPCPA guidelines require all petitioners to repay a portion of debts through establishing Chapter 13 payments. To determine how much debt is due, the courts utilize a tool known as the 'means' test. Although mathematical equations are complex, the means test compares debtors' pre-tax income to their states' median income.

When petitioners earn more than median levels they are required to file Chapter 13 unless special circumstances exist that make them eligible for Chapter 7. Often referred to as 'liquidation bankruptcy', Chapter 7 [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] involves selling assets to pay off creditor debts. Once asset-depletion occurs, remaining debts are discharged and debtors [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] are no longer responsible for payment.

After the 341 meeting occurs, creditors, petitioners, and legal counsel appear in court to present the plan. Petitioners are required to remit payments to the Trustee within 30 days of court appearance. Payments are usually self-pay, but the judge can order direct deposit via payroll deduction.

[link widoczny dla zalogowanych] Prior to receiving bankruptcy approval, debtors must engage in credit counseling through agencies approved by the U.S. Trustee. Counseling can occur up to 180 days prior to filing petition.

Credit counseling can be beneficial on many levels, so debtors should actively participate in the program. In some instances, counselors can negotiate creditor payment plans that allow debtors to avoid bankruptcy altogether.

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Alone, bankruptcy is devastating to credit scores. Failing out of bankruptcy is a double-whammy that nearly guarantees debtors will not qualify for credit for a long time. If they do obtain financing, chances are they will pay exorbitant interest rates.

Depending on [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] debt levels, debtors might find relief through bankruptcy alternatives such as debt consolidation or debt settlement. Debt consolidation involves taking out a home equity loan using real [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] estate as collateral. Debt settlement involves negotiating reduced payoffs with creditors.

Bankruptcy alternatives are not risk-free, so it is wise to thoroughly research each option. Conducting adequate research can help debtors decide if filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the financial choice.