Abuse

In a Chapter 7 proceeding, it is typically being projected to have even a relatively small amount of income left over each month that could be used to repay unsecured creditors.  Sometimes, it relates to other financial circumstances which indicate the debtor is not acting in "good faith" in seeking bankruptcy relief. 

See 707(b).
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