§507 Priority Claims in Louisiana

How 11 U.S.C. § 507 applies in Louisiana — federal bankruptcy law, Louisiana 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:

Louisiana Bankruptcy Data (FJC)

150,424
Total filings
55.9%
Dismiss rate
46,476
Prior filers
35.2%
Prior discharge rate

Districts covered: W.D. La., E.D. La., M.D. La..

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 Louisiana-specific answer, check the screener or consult a local attorney.

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Related Louisiana Statutes

§507 Priority Claims in Other States