Chapter 7 bankruptcy
A form of bankruptcy that requires consumers to pass a means test and give up some assets in order to be relieved of qualified debt.
Excluded from relief is child support, alimony, taxes, debt incurred to pay taxes, and student loans.
Also known as liquidation.
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