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Stupid question but i want to do it right

When i fill out my bankruptcy petition if my essential outgoings are more than my income can i put this on the form or does it have to be equal
Thanks
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  • fiveyearplan
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    It doesn't have to be equal. My outgoings were somewhat more than my income.

    :j :j


  • When i fill out my bankruptcy petition if my essential outgoings are more than my income can i put this on the form or does it have to be equal
    Thanks
    x
    try not not to make look a work of art though! Mine showed a surplus of about £50 i think, but i have read somewhere on here that if have too big a defecit the judge could refuse your BR (only what i remember reading though) im sure i will be corrected if its a myth
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  • If your outgoings are alot more than your income the judge MAY question this as you will have insufficient income to meet your basic needs therefore BR will not nresolve your problem.
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