§507 Priority Claims in Connecticut

How 11 U.S.C. § 507 applies in Connecticut — federal bankruptcy law, Connecticut district data.

What §507 Priority Claims Does

Not all unsecured debts are equal. Priority claims — domestic support, certain taxes, wages owed to employees, and specific government claims — get paid before general unsecured creditors. In Chapter 13, priority claims must be paid in full over the plan.

Key points:

Connecticut Bankruptcy Data (FJC)

16,107
Total filings
80.0%
Dismiss rate
6,219
Prior filers
9.4%
Prior discharge rate

Districts covered: D. Connecticut.

Apply This to Your Case

The rules above are federal — they apply identically in every state. What varies by state is exemptions (§522), median income thresholds (means test), and case-law interpretations of ambiguous terms. For a Connecticut-specific answer, check the screener or consult a local attorney.

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Related Connecticut Statutes

§507 Priority Claims in Other States