Chapter 7 Fill Form 1

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The Chapter 7 fill form 1 is an essential document used in the United States Bankruptcy Court to grant a discharge to debtors under section 727 of title 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. This form is particularly useful for individuals involved in bankruptcy filings, such as attorneys, partners, owners, associates, paralegals, and legal assistants. Key features of the form include fields for the case number, debtor's address, last four digits of Social Security numbers, and any employer's tax identification numbers. Filling and editing instructions emphasize accuracy in listing all names used by the debtor in the last eight years. Furthermore, this document informs users that collection of discharged debts is prohibited, elaborating on debts that commonly remain non-dischargeable, such as tax liabilities and domestic support obligations. The form serves as a legal safeguard for debtors, allowing them to understand their rights regarding discharged debts. By clarifying the bankruptcy discharge process, this form aids legal professionals in assisting clients effectively and ensuring compliance with bankruptcy regulations.

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STEP ONE: THE PETITION IS FILED The moment a petition is filed, it creates what we call an automatic stay or a legal freeze on all pending collection activity. Shortly after the bankruptcy is filed, notices will go to all of your creditors and you'll receive a notice as well.

Examples of bankruptcy priority claims include most taxes, alimony, child support, restitution, and administrative claims. In a Chapter 7 asset case, priority claims receive payment in full before any payments to general unsecured creditors. Priority debts are nondischargeable.

While it may feel odd to pay fees to tell the courts you don't have enough money, you typically have to pay court fees to file for bankruptcy. The filing fee for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is $338, while the filing fee for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy is $313.

The means test is calculated by comparing the debtor's average income for the past six months (current monthly income), annualized, to the median income for households of the same size in the debtor's state of residence.

Income is calculated by looking at the debtor's income for the six-months prior to filing. A debtor who previously had a higher income but has been laid off in the last year, for example, would be able to rely on their most recent income to satisfy the Means Test.

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Chapter 7 Fill Form 1