The Exemptions Allowed under the Bankruptcy Code The 2005 revisions to the American bankruptcy laws imposed a new hurdle that must be cleared before you can seek to discharge debts under Chapter 7. As a general rule, you must submit to a means test, demonstrating that you lack the resources to repay your creditors in a reorganization under chapter 13. Unbeknownst to most people, though, there are … [Read more...]