Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Massachusetts

what is Federal Regulations for residency to File Chapter 7

What is the Federal Regulations for filing chapter 7 in Boston, MA? Would this be true in other states like NY or Florida?


Asked on 8/26/03, 9:44 am

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David Baker Law Office of David Baker

Re: what is Federal Regulations for residency to File Chapter 7

In general, you must have lived in the area for 180 days (about 6 months), OR you must have had "significant" assets in the area for 180 days. "Significant" means, for example, that you own property (such as land or a house) in the area and that such property makes up the larger part of your assets.

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Answered on 8/26/03, 3:44 pm


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