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2. Ransom v. FIA Card Services, N.A. - Wikipedia

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   FIA Card Services, N. A., 562 U.S. 61 (2011), is a decision by the Supreme Court of the United States involving the means test in Chapter 13 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The means test had been adopted by the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, and Ransom is one of several cases in which the Supreme Court ...

3. When should I file for bankruptcy? - AOL

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   Filing for bankruptcy should be a last resort, but it can help. Chapter 7 requires a means test but will eliminate most of your debt, and you may see a rebound in your credit score in just a few ...

4. Chapter 9, Title 11, United States Code - Wikipedia

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   Three states (Colorado, Illinois, and Oregon) grant a very limited authorization to file for bankruptcy. Illinois, for example, only grants Chapter 9 authorization to the Illinois Power Agency. A total of 12 states authorize Chapter 9 upon conditions met and further action of state, officials or other entity; and the remainder (12) specifically ...

5. List of bankrupts - Wikipedia

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   The details vary between jurisdictions. In the US, the liquidation bankruptcy is governed by Chapter 7 of the Title 11 of the United States Code and is generally available to individuals passing a means test. Reorganization bankruptcy is governed by Chapters 11 and 13. [1] Chapter 11 is mostly used by high net-worth individuals. [2]

6. Chapter 13, Title 11, United States Code - Wikipedia

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   The disadvantage of filing for personal bankruptcy is that, under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, a record of this stays on the individual's credit report for up to 7 years (up to 10 years for Chapter 7); [5] still, it is possible to obtain new debt or credit (cards, auto, or consumer loans) after only 12–24 months, and a new FHA mortgage loan just 25 months after discharge, and Fannie Mae ...

7. What to know about financial insolvency

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   Bankruptcy is a legal status involving court processes under U.S. Code: Title 11, better known as the Bankruptcy Code. It often requires the involvement of lawyers and may result in court orders ...