Who is eligible to file and maintain a chapter 7 case?
Any person who resides in, does business in, or has property in the United States may file a chapter 7 bankruptcy case except a person who has intentionally dismissed a prior bankruptcy case within the last 180 days. Any person who is eligible to file a chapter 7 bankruptcy case may maintain the case except a person who is shown to have disposable income that is sufficient in the amount to pay off a substantial portion of his or her debts within a reasonable period. Disposable income is net income after the payment of the necessary living expenses of the debtor and his or her dependents.
