When you say you "failed" the means test, are you saying your case has already been filed? If yes, then what has happened is that you filed Form 22A and a "presumption of abuse" has arisen. Most likely you will receive a letter (or Motion) from the US Trustee's Office in your district either seeking more information or they will file a Motion to Dismiss your case.
If you haven't already done so, you should make sure that it is clear that the cash gifts and 401k withdrawal were one-time events, and not recurring. Assuming those are the only reasons the presumption of abuse arose, there is a decent chance you should still be able to receive your discharge.
However, you need to hire a competent bankruptcy attorney in your area to guide you through the rest of this process.
Mark Markus has been practicing exclusively bankruptcy law in California since 1991. He is a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, AV-Rated by martindale.com, and A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau.
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