§507 Priority Claims in Virgin Islands

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

Virgin Islands Bankruptcy Data (FJC)

62
Total filings
78.4%
Dismiss rate
9
Prior filers
25.0%
Prior discharge rate

Districts covered: D.V.I..

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

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Related Virgin Islands Statutes

§507 Priority Claims in Other States