means test

[jec]

My lawyer did the means test

you have to follow the rules on the official form

for the means test it does not matter what your budget is it only matters for the size of the family and the $ amounts allowed by the govt for your state and location


and your Secured debts

I have attached the form. You need to print this out and follow the instructions on it. Go to this site for the figures

http://www.usdoj.gov/ust/eo/bapcpa/20061001/meanstesting.htm

[jec]

sorry i forgot to attach

I did not attach the file correctly

[freshstart06]

A better site is www.legalconsumer.com this will calculate the numbers for you. I spoke with an Lawyer yesterday and for Arizona a family of 6 is $76,876 and the site you offered stated $73,203. I also compared the numbers with the Arizona Bankruptcy court and $76,876 is correct for Arizona. I would suggest people go to their state bankruptcy court to get the correct numbers.

[jal1129]

The first link provided is for cases filed between 10-01-06 and 01-31-07. Remember numbers for the means test and other things are always being updated so its important to always look for the most current info.

[freshstart06]

Is there a chance the state bankruptcy site is outdated??? I sure hope not. LOL

[freshstart06]

here is the correct link for cases filed after Feb. 1, 2007

http://www.usdoj.gov/ust/eo/bapcpa/20070201/bci_data/median_income_table.htm

the link you offered is for cases filed between Oct. 2007-Jan 2007 Whew!!! you were going to scare a lot of newbies.