§507 Priority Claims in New Mexico

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

New Mexico Bankruptcy Data (FJC)

5,474
Total filings
55.5%
Dismiss rate
1,592
Prior filers
32.6%
Prior discharge rate

Districts covered: D.N.M..

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

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Related New Mexico Statutes

§507 Priority Claims in Other States