Access to Bankruptcy Court provides an experienced consumer bankruptcy attorney to low income individuals seeking relief under chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code whose applications have been approved by ABC. To qualify for an ABC attorney, applicants must have a gross household income of less than 150% of the Poverty Guidelines published annually by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
| Family Size | Max. Gross Monthly Income 150% | Max Annual Income 150% |
| 1 | $1,882.50 | $22,590 |
| 2 | $2,555 | $30,660 |
| 3 | $3,227.50 | $38,730 |
| 4 | $3,900 | $46,800 |
| 5 | $4,572.50 | $54,870 |
| 6 | $5,245 | $62,940 |
| 7 | $5,917.50 | $71,010.00 |
| 8 | $6,590 | $79,080 |
Due to increased demand and limitation on resources, ABC is capping the number of monthly applications it accepts. Applications will open on the 1st of each month and will be accepted until the cap is reached. If you cannot submit your application, please try again on the 1st day of the following month.
Please note: ABC only accepts applications submitted by online form. Paper applications are no longer accepted.
Your completed application will be reviewed by ABC once it is submitted to determine if you qualify for help. This process will take about thirty (30) days. You will receive a letter in the mail when your application is reviewed. If you wish to request a status of your application, you may e-mail ABCbkAssistant@gmail.com to request a status. You must wait thirty (30) days before requesting a status of your application.
If approved, an ABC panel attorney will be assigned to you.
If not approved, you will be told why you were not approved. Most applications are denied because:
