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Can you increase income with part time job after bankruptcy chapter 7 without them taking it?
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∙ 15y ago
Sure...just about anything after C7 is not effected by the BK...even an increase in your current wages.
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∙ 15y ago
If you have filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, any additional income you earn from a part-time job may be subject to seizure by the bankruptcy trustee. This is because Chapter 7 bankruptcy involves the liquidation of assets to pay off creditors. However, it's important to consult with a bankruptcy attorney for advice specific to your situation as laws and regulations can vary.
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Can you file bankruptcy with income coming in?
Yes, you can file with an income coming in, which chapter of bankruptcy you file depends on your income
Does income count AFTER you file chapter 7?
A person's income does not count after filing chapter 7 bankruptcy. All that counts is what you had before filing bankruptcy.
Can you file Bankruptcy without a job?
Of course. Filing for bankruptcy, put simply, is showing the court that your debts and financial obligations substantially exceed your income. The fact that you are self employed will not serve as a bar to your bankruptcy application but you will need to show detailed and accurate records of income and various expenses to establish the deficiency.
Do you need a minimum income to qualify for a chapter 7 bankruptcy?
No.
Is your social security retirement income exempt for chapter 7 bankruptcy?
yes
Is there a period of time after filing for bankruptcy you should wait for income that isn't affected?
In a chapter 7, no post petition income constitutes property of the bankruptcy estate. So to answer, no. In a chapter 13 or 11, all post petition income constitutes property of the estate.
Do have to work in order to file a chapter 13?
You must be generating a steady income to file chapter 13 bankruptcy, regardless of whether it is earned income. If you don't currently have income, chapter 7 most likely is the better way to file bankruptcy. There is an excellent book that gives you a substantial perspective on filing chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy: "The New Bankruptcy, will it work for You?", 3rd edition, by Stephen Elias (published in 2009 by Nolo) -- I found it in the Colorado Springs public library at 346.078 E42N (Dewey decimal system).
How much income is too much for chapter 7?
Income has little to no determination on one's ability to file for bankruptcy. It's the debt to income ratio that most bankruptcy courts look for. Consult a bankruptcy attorney; there may be other options that will not impact your credit as harshly as bankruptcy.
What is the means test to file bankruptcy?
One of the first steps you must take when filing for bankruptcy is to complete a "means" test. You must submit the results of this means test to the Bankruptcy Court. The means test checks your income in order to determine your eligibility to file for bankruptcy. If your income is below the average for your state, then you can file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy without any problems. However, if your income is above the state average, the calculations for the means test become more complex. The means test looks at your disposable income (the amount left over after paying your expenses). If your disposable income is too high, the Bankruptcy court may decide that you can pay off at least some of your debts, and prevent you from filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. You are still able to file Chapter 13 bankruptcy, however.
Will you get a 1099 for debt discharged in Chap 7 bankruptcy?
No. Unlike some non-bankruptcy situations, debt wiped out in bankruptcy (any chapter) is NOT income to the debtor.
What if your income increases after filing a chapter 13 bankruptcy?
Chapter 13 is more of a repayment plan than a debt wipeout. Because of that, if there is a change in your financial circumstances after filing for bankruptcy then the court needs to be aware of it.
What were the chapter 7 bankruptcy laws in 2001?
Bankruptcy laws changed dramatically in 2005 and make it considerably harder for people to file chapter 7 bankruptcy, those people who do not qualify for chapter 7 are left with the option of chapter 7. Some of the major changes with chapter 7 are:In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the income of the person filing will be subject to a two-part test. First, your income will be calculated with exemptions such as rent and food to determine whether you can afford to pay 25 percent of your unsecured debt such as your credit card bills. Second, your income will be compared to your state's median (middle) income.You won't be allowed to file for Chapter 7 if your income is above your state's median income and you can afford to pay 25 percent of your unsecured debt. Even if your income is below the state's median income and you can pay 25 percent of your unsecured debt, the court may still deny your Chapter 7 filing. There will be very few exceptions to this test, no matter how sympathetic your case is.
