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Figuring out which bankruptcy exemptions to use and how to use them is one of the most challenging parts of filing for bankruptcy. It’s difficult because bankruptcy law is a confusing mixture of federal and state law. From bankruptcy exemptions concerning your estate to specific state ‘wildcard’ exemptions, this article explains the various bankruptcy exemption that might be available to you.
→ Read MoreIt is illegal for a public or private employer to fire or discriminate against someone solely by reason of his/her having filed for bankruptcy, having been insolvent prior to discharge, or having failed to pay a dischargeable debt.
→ Read MoreThough federal bankruptcy law allows states to opt out of most federal exemptions, a few apply in all jurisdictions. The most important are the pensions exemptions listed in this article. These exemptions are found in 11 U.S.C.’522 and can be used by anyone who is qualified to file bankruptcy in a state that allows its residents to use the federal exemptions, or by anyone who doesn’t qualify under residency requirements to use state exemptions.
→ Read MoreAlthough states can opt out of most federal exemptions, some are mandatory. These exemptions are called non-bankruptcy exemptions, because they are found in areas of the United States Code other than the bankruptcy code.
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