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Chapter 7 qualification estimate
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Household Size
To see if you may qualify for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, we first look at your household size, location, and income.
Why we ask this
Household size affects the income limits used in the bankruptcy means test.
  • Yourself
  • Spouse (if applicable)
  • Children or dependents
  • Others you support
Why we ask this
Household size affects the income limits used in the bankruptcy means test.
  • Yourself
  • Spouse (if applicable)
  • Children or dependents
  • Others you support
What is your marital and filing status?
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You answered there is only one (1) person in your household, but you are married. Please confirm the number of people in your household.
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Are you 65 or older?
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Why we ask this
Household size affects the income limits used in the bankruptcy means test.
  • Yourself
  • Spouse (if applicable)
  • Children or dependents
  • Others you support
Why we ask this
Household size affects the income limits used in the bankruptcy means test.
  • Yourself
  • Spouse (if applicable)
  • Children or dependents
  • Others you support
Income
We'll start with your income sources. Approximate amounts are okay.
Why we ask this
Chapter 7 uses a 6-month average of household income, then compares it to the median for your state and household size.
  • Gross pay before taxes
  • Regular overtime
  • Spouse income if you would file together
Why we ask this
Chapter 7 uses a 6-month average of household income, then compares it to the median for your state and household size.
  • Gross pay before taxes
  • Regular overtime
  • Spouse income if you would file together
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Why we ask this
Chapter 7 uses a 6-month average of household income, then compares it to the median for your state and household size.
  • Gross pay before taxes
  • Regular overtime
  • Spouse income if you would file together
Why we ask this
Chapter 7 uses a 6-month average of household income, then compares it to the median for your state and household size.
  • Gross pay before taxes
  • Regular overtime
  • Spouse income if you would file together
Child Support or Alimony
These amounts help us understand your income so we can calculate your eligibility accurately.
Why we ask this
Support you receive counts as income on the means test. Support you pay is an expense later, so keep those separate.
  • Child support received
  • Alimony or maintenance received
  • Regular help from a partner or relative for household bills
Why we ask this
Support you receive counts as income on the means test. Support you pay is an expense later, so keep those separate.
  • Child support received
  • Alimony or maintenance received
  • Regular help from a partner or relative for household bills
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Include regular contributions from an unmarried partner, members of your household, your dependants, parents, and roommates. Include regular contributions from a spouse only if second column is not present. Do not include payments listed in previous questions.
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Why we ask this
Support you receive counts as income on the means test. Support you pay is an expense later, so keep those separate.
  • Child support received
  • Alimony or maintenance received
  • Regular help from a partner or relative for household bills
Why we ask this
Support you receive counts as income on the means test. Support you pay is an expense later, so keep those separate.
  • Child support received
  • Alimony or maintenance received
  • Regular help from a partner or relative for household bills
Income from Business or Property
Tell us about any income you receive from a business, profession, farm, or property rentals.
Why we ask this
Net profit from a business, farm, or rental still counts as income, even in a slow month. Use a typical month, not your best or worst.
  • Self-employment or business profit after ordinary expenses
  • Farm income
  • Rent you collect
Why we ask this
Net profit from a business, farm, or rental still counts as income, even in a slow month. Use a typical month, not your best or worst.
  • Self-employment or business profit after ordinary expenses
  • Farm income
  • Rent you collect
Gross receipts (before all deductions) - Ordinary and necessary operating expenses
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Gross receipts (before all deductions) - Ordinary and necessary operating expenses
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Why we ask this
Net profit from a business, farm, or rental still counts as income, even in a slow month. Use a typical month, not your best or worst.
  • Self-employment or business profit after ordinary expenses
  • Farm income
  • Rent you collect
Why we ask this
Net profit from a business, farm, or rental still counts as income, even in a slow month. Use a typical month, not your best or worst.
  • Self-employment or business profit after ordinary expenses
  • Farm income
  • Rent you collect
Interest, Dividends, and Royalties
Tell us about any income you receive from investments, dividends, or royalties.
Why we ask this
Investment income counts even if you never take a paycheck from it. Zero is a fine answer if you do not have this.
  • Bank or brokerage interest
  • Dividends
  • Royalties
Why we ask this
Investment income counts even if you never take a paycheck from it. Zero is a fine answer if you do not have this.
  • Bank or brokerage interest
  • Dividends
  • Royalties
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Why we ask this
Investment income counts even if you never take a paycheck from it. Zero is a fine answer if you do not have this.
  • Bank or brokerage interest
  • Dividends
  • Royalties
Why we ask this
Investment income counts even if you never take a paycheck from it. Zero is a fine answer if you do not have this.
  • Bank or brokerage interest
  • Dividends
  • Royalties
Less Common Incomes
Let us know about any additional income you receive.
Why we ask this
Unemployment, retirement draws, and other monthly money still go on the means test. Skipping them can make you look more qualified than you are.
  • Unemployment compensation
  • Pension or retirement withdrawals
  • Anything else you receive most months
Why we ask this
Unemployment, retirement draws, and other monthly money still go on the means test. Skipping them can make you look more qualified than you are.
  • Unemployment compensation
  • Pension or retirement withdrawals
  • Anything else you receive most months
Do not enter the amount if you contend that the amount received was a benefit under the Social Security Act
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Do not include any amount received that was a benefit under the Social Security Act
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Do not include any benefits received under the Social Security Act or payments received as a victim of a war crime, a crime against humanity, or international or domestic terrorism
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Why we ask this
Unemployment, retirement draws, and other monthly money still go on the means test. Skipping them can make you look more qualified than you are.
  • Unemployment compensation
  • Pension or retirement withdrawals
  • Anything else you receive most months
Why we ask this
Unemployment, retirement draws, and other monthly money still go on the means test. Skipping them can make you look more qualified than you are.
  • Unemployment compensation
  • Pension or retirement withdrawals
  • Anything else you receive most months
Annual Income
Accurate income helps us provide the most accurate results and recommendations.
Why we ask this
This is the total we will compare to your state median. If a month had a one-off bonus or a gap in work, this is the place to catch it.
  • Confirm the 6-month picture looks right
  • Fix a month that was not typical
  • Add income you forgot on earlier screens
Why we ask this
This is the total we will compare to your state median. If a month had a one-off bonus or a gap in work, this is the place to catch it.
  • Confirm the 6-month picture looks right
  • Fix a month that was not typical
  • Add income you forgot on earlier screens
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Is your household annual income approximately $0
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Why we ask this
This is the total we will compare to your state median. If a month had a one-off bonus or a gap in work, this is the place to catch it.
  • Confirm the 6-month picture looks right
  • Fix a month that was not typical
  • Add income you forgot on earlier screens
Why we ask this
This is the total we will compare to your state median. If a month had a one-off bonus or a gap in work, this is the place to catch it.
  • Confirm the 6-month picture looks right
  • Fix a month that was not typical
  • Add income you forgot on earlier screens
Location
Your location helps us determine whether your income exceeds your state's income limit, which may impact eligibility for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Why we ask this
Median income limits are set by state. The same paycheck can pass the means test in one state and fail in another.
  • ZIP sets your state median
  • County can matter for exemptions later
  • We use it to show local attorney info if you want a review
Why we ask this
Median income limits are set by state. The same paycheck can pass the means test in one state and fail in another.
  • ZIP sets your state median
  • County can matter for exemptions later
  • We use it to show local attorney info if you want a review
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Why we ask this
Median income limits are set by state. The same paycheck can pass the means test in one state and fail in another.
  • ZIP sets your state median
  • County can matter for exemptions later
  • We use it to show local attorney info if you want a review
Why we ask this
Median income limits are set by state. The same paycheck can pass the means test in one state and fail in another.
  • ZIP sets your state median
  • County can matter for exemptions later
  • We use it to show local attorney info if you want a review
Approximate Debt Balances
Let's break down your debt balances and your debt types to see what may be forgiven in bankruptcy.
Why we ask this
Chapter 7 usually wipes credit cards, medical bills, and similar unsecured debt. Student loans, recent taxes, and support you owe usually survive, so the mix changes whether filing is worth it.
  • Unsecured balances you want discharged
  • Student loans, which rarely go away in Chapter 7
  • Whether savings could cover payments instead
Why we ask this
Chapter 7 usually wipes credit cards, medical bills, and similar unsecured debt. Student loans, recent taxes, and support you owe usually survive, so the mix changes whether filing is worth it.
  • Unsecured balances you want discharged
  • Student loans, which rarely go away in Chapter 7
  • Whether savings could cover payments instead
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Unsecured debts are debts not backed by an asset. Auto and mortgage loans are examples of secured debts, not unsecured debts. A debt related to a repossessed automobile is unsecured.
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Which of the following best represents your approximate unsecured debt?
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Are you sure that you only have $0 in unsecured debt?
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Is the majority of your unsecured debt high-interest credit cards?
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Do you need to use your savings to keep up with your payments?
Ex: At the end of the month, I consistently have less money in my savings account than I did at the beginning of the month.
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What is your debt primarily from?
Consumer debts are defined in 11 U.S.C. 101(8) as incurred by an individual primarily for a personal, family, or household purpose
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Why we ask this
Chapter 7 usually wipes credit cards, medical bills, and similar unsecured debt. Student loans, recent taxes, and support you owe usually survive, so the mix changes whether filing is worth it.
  • Unsecured balances you want discharged
  • Student loans, which rarely go away in Chapter 7
  • Whether savings could cover payments instead
Why we ask this
Chapter 7 usually wipes credit cards, medical bills, and similar unsecured debt. Student loans, recent taxes, and support you owe usually survive, so the mix changes whether filing is worth it.
  • Unsecured balances you want discharged
  • Student loans, which rarely go away in Chapter 7
  • Whether savings could cover payments instead
Disability and Veteran Status
This helps us identify additional protections and benefits that may apply to you.
Why we ask this
Disabled veterans and some National Guard members get extra means-test protection. A yes here can change the whole Chapter 7 analysis.
  • VA disability
  • National Guard or reserve status
  • Rules that can skip parts of the means test
Why we ask this
Disabled veterans and some National Guard members get extra means-test protection. A yes here can change the whole Chapter 7 analysis.
  • VA disability
  • National Guard or reserve status
  • Rules that can skip parts of the means test
Are you a disabled veteran?
A disabled veteran is defined in 38 U.S.C 3741 as (A) a veteran who is entitled to compensation under laws administered by the Secretary for a disability rated at 30 percent or more, or (B) a veteran whose discharge or release from active duty was for a disability incurred or aggravated in line of duty.
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Are you or have you been a Reservist or member of the National Guard?
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Why we ask this
Disabled veterans and some National Guard members get extra means-test protection. A yes here can change the whole Chapter 7 analysis.
  • VA disability
  • National Guard or reserve status
  • Rules that can skip parts of the means test
Why we ask this
Disabled veterans and some National Guard members get extra means-test protection. A yes here can change the whole Chapter 7 analysis.
  • VA disability
  • National Guard or reserve status
  • Rules that can skip parts of the means test
Living Expenses
Tell us about your housing situation and related expenses.
Why we ask this
Home equity and missed mortgage payments affect whether you can keep the house in Chapter 7. Renters still need housing cost for the budget side of the test.
  • Rent versus own
  • A rough equity number is enough
  • Mortgage arrears or foreclosure risk
Why we ask this
Home equity and missed mortgage payments affect whether you can keep the house in Chapter 7. Renters still need housing cost for the budget side of the test.
  • Rent versus own
  • A rough equity number is enough
  • Mortgage arrears or foreclosure risk
What is your current living situation?
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Do you want to keep this asset?
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Why we ask this
Home equity and missed mortgage payments affect whether you can keep the house in Chapter 7. Renters still need housing cost for the budget side of the test.
  • Rent versus own
  • A rough equity number is enough
  • Mortgage arrears or foreclosure risk
Why we ask this
Home equity and missed mortgage payments affect whether you can keep the house in Chapter 7. Renters still need housing cost for the budget side of the test.
  • Rent versus own
  • A rough equity number is enough
  • Mortgage arrears or foreclosure risk
Automobile Expenses
Tell us about your vehicles and related expenses.
Why we ask this
Most people keep a modest car in Chapter 7 if the loan is current. Extra equity and missed payments are what put a vehicle at risk.
  • How many vehicles you have
  • What you owe versus what it is worth
  • Whether you are behind on a car loan
Why we ask this
Most people keep a modest car in Chapter 7 if the loan is current. Extra equity and missed payments are what put a vehicle at risk.
  • How many vehicles you have
  • What you owe versus what it is worth
  • Whether you are behind on a car loan
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Automobile 1
Did you purchase this vehicle before February 27, 2024?
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Is this vehicle titled in your name?
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Do you want to keep this asset?
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Automobile 1
Did you purchase this vehicle before February 27, 2024?
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Is this vehicle titled in your name?
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Do you want to keep this asset?
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Why we ask this
Most people keep a modest car in Chapter 7 if the loan is current. Extra equity and missed payments are what put a vehicle at risk.
  • How many vehicles you have
  • What you owe versus what it is worth
  • Whether you are behind on a car loan
Why we ask this
Most people keep a modest car in Chapter 7 if the loan is current. Extra equity and missed payments are what put a vehicle at risk.
  • How many vehicles you have
  • What you owe versus what it is worth
  • Whether you are behind on a car loan
Other Necessary Expenses
Tell us about your regular monthly expenses.
Why we ask this
After income, allowed expenses decide leftover money. Payroll taxes, required child care, and court-ordered support are the items that actually move a Chapter 7 result.
  • Payroll taxes and required union dues
  • Child care you need for work
  • Health costs insurance does not cover
Why we ask this
After income, allowed expenses decide leftover money. Payroll taxes, required child care, and court-ordered support are the items that actually move a Chapter 7 result.
  • Payroll taxes and required union dues
  • Child care you need for work
  • Health costs insurance does not cover
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Are you going to receive any tax refunds?
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Used to ensure that income is not concealed or protected during the bankruptcy process.
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The total monthly premiums that you pay for your own term life insurance. If two married people are filing together, include payments that you make for your spouse’s term life insurance. Do not include premiums for life insurance on your dependents, for a non-filing spouse’s life insurance, or for any form of life insurance other than term.
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The total monthly amount that you pay as required by the order of a court or administrative agency, such as spousal or child support payments. Do not include payments on past due obligations for spousal or child support.
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The total monthly amount that you pay for education that is either required: as a condition for your job, or for your physically or mentally challenged dependent child if no public education is available for similar services.
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The total monthly amount that you pay for childcare, such as babysitting, daycare, nursery, and preschool. Do not include payments for any elementary or secondary school education.
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The monthly amount that you pay for health care that is required for the health and welfare of you or your dependents and that is not reimbursed by insurance or paid by a health savings account.
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The total monthly amount that you pay for telecommunication services for you and your dependents, such as pagers, call waiting, caller identification, special long distance, or business cell phone service, to the extent necessary for your health and welfare or that of your dependents or for the production of income, if it is not reimbursed by your employer. Do not include payments for basic home telephone, internet and cell phone service, or self-employment expenses (such as those which would be reported on line 5 of Official Form 122A-1, or any amount you previously deducted)
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Why we ask this
After income, allowed expenses decide leftover money. Payroll taxes, required child care, and court-ordered support are the items that actually move a Chapter 7 result.
  • Payroll taxes and required union dues
  • Child care you need for work
  • Health costs insurance does not cover
Why we ask this
After income, allowed expenses decide leftover money. Payroll taxes, required child care, and court-ordered support are the items that actually move a Chapter 7 result.
  • Payroll taxes and required union dues
  • Child care you need for work
  • Health costs insurance does not cover
Less Common Expenses
Tell us about other expenses that may apply to you.
Why we ask this
These only help if they are real and ongoing. Skip anything you do not actually pay. Padding the list does not help you with a trustee.
  • Health insurance premiums
  • HSA contributions
  • Disability insurance
Why we ask this
These only help if they are real and ongoing. Skip anything you do not actually pay. Padding the list does not help you with a trustee.
  • Health insurance premiums
  • HSA contributions
  • Disability insurance
The monthly expenses for health insurance that are reasonably necessary for yourself, your spouse, or your dependents.
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The monthly expenses for health savings accounts that are reasonably necessary for yourself, your spouse, or your dependents.
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The monthly expenses for disability insurance that are reasonably necessary for yourself, your spouse, or your dependents.
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Do you have any of the following less common expenses:
  • Additional public transportation expense
  • Continued contributions to the care of a household or family member
  • Protection against family violence
  • Additional home energy costs
  • Educational expenses for dependent children who are younger than 18
  • Additional food and clothing expense
  • Continuing charitable contributions
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If you claimed 1 or more vehicles and if you claim that you may also deduct a public transportation expense, you may fill in what you believe is the appropriate expense, but you may not claim more than the IRS Local Standard for Public Transportation.
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The actual monthly expenses that you will continue to pay for the reasonable and necessary care and support of an elderly, chronically ill, or disabled member of your household or member of your immediate family who is unable to pay for such expenses. These expenses may include contributions to an account of a qualified ABLE program.
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The reasonably necessary monthly expenses that you incur to maintain the safety of you and your family under the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act or other federal laws that apply. By law, the court must keep the nature of these expenses confidential.
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You must give your case trustee documentation of your actual expenses, and you must show that the additional amount claimed is reasonable and necessary.
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The monthly expenses (not more than $160.42 * per child) that you pay for your dependent children who are younger than 18 years old to attend a private or public elementary or secondary school.
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The monthly amount by which your actual food and clothing expenses are higher than the combined food and clothing allowances in the IRS National Standards. That amount cannot be more than 5% of the food and clothing allowances in the IRS National Standards.
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The amount that you will continue to contribute in the form of cash or financial instruments to a religious or charitable organization. Do not include any amount more than 15% of your gross monthly income.
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Why we ask this
These only help if they are real and ongoing. Skip anything you do not actually pay. Padding the list does not help you with a trustee.
  • Health insurance premiums
  • HSA contributions
  • Disability insurance
Why we ask this
These only help if they are real and ongoing. Skip anything you do not actually pay. Padding the list does not help you with a trustee.
  • Health insurance premiums
  • HSA contributions
  • Disability insurance
Debt Obligations: Owed in Arrears
(Money that is overdue, past due, or unpaid after its scheduled payment date)
Why we ask this
Past-due taxes and support you owe are priority debts. Chapter 7 often does not wipe them, and they can decide whether you should file now or wait.
  • Tax debt that is behind
  • Alimony you owe
  • Child support you owe
Why we ask this
Past-due taxes and support you owe are priority debts. Chapter 7 often does not wipe them, and they can decide whether you should file now or wait.
  • Tax debt that is behind
  • Alimony you owe
  • Child support you owe
Did you receive a refund in your most recent tax filing?
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Do you know approximately how much tax debt you owe?
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Do you owe any domestic support obligations such as child support or alimony in arrears?
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Why we ask this
Past-due taxes and support you owe are priority debts. Chapter 7 often does not wipe them, and they can decide whether you should file now or wait.
  • Tax debt that is behind
  • Alimony you owe
  • Child support you owe
Why we ask this
Past-due taxes and support you owe are priority debts. Chapter 7 often does not wipe them, and they can decide whether you should file now or wait.
  • Tax debt that is behind
  • Alimony you owe
  • Child support you owe
Filing Context
These final questions are designed to look at the context behind your bankruptcy filing, see whether you've filed before, as that could affect qualification, and get your attorney's preferences.
Why we ask this
A prior bankruptcy can block a new Chapter 7 for years. Why you are looking, and how soon you need relief, also changes whether Chapter 7 is the better path.
  • Why you are considering filing
  • Whether you filed before
  • How soon you need something to change
Why we ask this
A prior bankruptcy can block a new Chapter 7 for years. Why you are looking, and how soon you need relief, also changes whether Chapter 7 is the better path.
  • Why you are considering filing
  • Whether you filed before
  • How soon you need something to change
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Which best describes the debt?
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examples include: Debt starting to go past due, COVID-19, Creditor threatened to sue me, Lack of budgeting, Victim of a scam
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What is the status of the divorce?
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Do you have a pending foreclosure sale?
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What is the status of the wage garnishment?
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Which of the following programs are you currently enrolled in?
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Have you filed bankruptcy in the past 6-8 years?
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Have you filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the past 8 years?
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Have you filed a Chapter 13 bankruptcy in the past 6 years?
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When would you want to file bankruptcy?
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What is your most pressing question?
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Do any of these situations apply to you? (Check all that apply)
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As you are planning to file soon, we will include an all-in cost estimate for Chapter 7 in your county in your results.
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Why we ask this
A prior bankruptcy can block a new Chapter 7 for years. Why you are looking, and how soon you need relief, also changes whether Chapter 7 is the better path.
  • Why you are considering filing
  • Whether you filed before
  • How soon you need something to change
Why we ask this
A prior bankruptcy can block a new Chapter 7 for years. Why you are looking, and how soon you need relief, also changes whether Chapter 7 is the better path.
  • Why you are considering filing
  • Whether you filed before
  • How soon you need something to change
The following questions might help estimate the all-in cost of bankruptcy
Your answers help us provide a more accurate cost estimate based on where you are in the process.
Why we ask this
These are optional. They help estimate attorney cost and what a consult would cover. Skip any you do not care about.
  • How you would like to hire an attorney
  • What matters most in a lawyer
  • Location and rating preferences
Why we ask this
These are optional. They help estimate attorney cost and what a consult would cover. Skip any you do not care about.
  • How you would like to hire an attorney
  • What matters most in a lawyer
  • Location and rating preferences
Where are you at in the process?
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Would you like us to try to find a reputable bankruptcy attorney that charges lower fees and matches your preferences?
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Does that quote include the $338 filing fee?
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What method of payment are you most interested in?
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Do you prefer an attorney that is physically close to you but may charge higher fees, or an attorney that serves your location, but is not necessarily physically closer and charges lower fees?
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Do you have a preference about your attorney's experience? More experience may mean slightly higher cost, but often a greater understanding of the law.
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Do you have a preference of the attorney's rating and reviews?
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Which of the following attributes are the most important regarding the attorney you work with? Select all that apply
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Why we ask this
These are optional. They help estimate attorney cost and what a consult would cover. Skip any you do not care about.
  • How you would like to hire an attorney
  • What matters most in a lawyer
  • Location and rating preferences
Why we ask this
These are optional. They help estimate attorney cost and what a consult would cover. Skip any you do not care about.
  • How you would like to hire an attorney
  • What matters most in a lawyer
  • Location and rating preferences
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Just a few more questions so we can provide your results.
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  • We never sell or share your information
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Getting your results is 100% free and there is no obligation to work with anyone.
Would you like to compare the cost of Chapter 7 bankruptcy to other debt-relief options?
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Since you requested a free review of your data, we need your phone number. If you would prefer to not be called, please select "none of the above" on the question above.
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Why we ask this
Your preferences help us connect you with the right resources so you can get the most accurate information for your situation.
Your Information is Safe
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  • We never sell or share your information
  • You're in control. You can contact us anytime.
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