Your questions about the bankruptcy means test, answered.
The bankruptcy means test was added to US bankruptcy law in 2005 as part of the credt-card-industry sponsored bankruptcy law to weed out so-called "bankruptcy-abusers" -- hence the language about a "presumption of abuse" (just to make you feel extra ashamed for exercising your right to bankruptcy!).
Your questions about the bankruptcy means test, answered.
The Means Test Calculator is an automated version of the official three-part test form. Just choose your zip code, and the calculator applies the relevant state median income and county living standards, based on the number of persons in your household, your marital status and what county you live in.
A quick summary of the main exemptions under California law.