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                                                _Welcome to our Web site. We hope that you will find our site informative and useful. Our goal is to provide the highest quality legal services to you and your family in a timely fashion. We welcome the opportunity to talk with you and to discuss how we may be of service.

                                                The means test uses median income figures based on US Census figures. As of  November 1, 2011, the median income figures for use in the bankruptcy means test for Florida are listed in the chart below. The initial analysis under the new law and its means test depends on whether or not the household income is under the median income for the state.

                                                FLORIDA MEDIAN INCOME

                                                Household Size Household Income
                                                1 person $ 40,766
                                                2 persons    49, 729
                                                3 persons    52,840
                                                4 persons    62,742
                                                each additional person add $7,500

                                                If you are above the median income, there is a good chance you are still eligible for a chapter 7, but a chapter 13 payment plan might be necessary.

                                                If you are under the median income, you might have an absolute right to file a chapter 7. This issue should be discussed with your attorney.

                                                Social security is not included as income in the means test. You should consult with your attorney to determine what is included as income and what is the household size.

                                                Contact Florida bankruptcy attorney Jeffrey Solomon to discuss the means test.

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