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Can I Discharge Student Loans in Bankruptcy?

The short answer is no.  But … in some rare cases, student loans can be discharged if the debtor can show “undue hardship.”  The standard for “undue hardship” requires a three-part showing: (1) that you cannot maintain, based on current income and expenses, a “minimal” standard of living for herself and her dependents if forced…

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If I file for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, How much will I have to pay my creditors each month?

If you are swamped with debt, you can discharge all of your credit card and unsecured debt in a Chapter 7 immediately, keeping exempt assets such as a house or car, and other household items.   However, if you earn more than the median income in Texas (for your household size), then the new bankruptcy code…

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