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Debtor exemptions in South Carolina refer to specific protections that shield certain assets from creditors during bankruptcy or debt collection processes. These exemptions allow debtors to retain essential property, such as a primary residence, motor vehicle, personal belongings, and retirement accounts, up to certain value limits. South Carolina law provides various categories of exemptions, including homestead exemptions for the primary residence and wildcard exemptions for other personal property. This framework aims to provide debtors with a fresh start while ensuring they retain basic necessities for living.
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What are the debtor's exemptions in North Carolina?
The same as are allowed in bankruptcy.
What does it mean in bankruptcy if a state doesn't allow federal exemptions?
That means your state doesnt allow a debtor to use federal exemptions in order to keep items/property of a certain value. If your state doesnt allow federal exemptions, then the state will have their "own" BK exemptions.
If someone is sued for a second time and they only have there exemptions from the last lawsuit do they have to give up those exemptions in order to pay the debt?
No, the exemptions allowed are not subject to forfeiture. When a person is sued numerous times the same exemptions will apply in each lawsuit judgment. It would be in the best interest of the debtor to review their exemption status to be certain they are protecting all personal and real property that is allowed according to their state laws. There are also federal non-bankruptcy exemptions that can be used by the debtor if they are applicable to the individual's situation.
What can you own when you go bankrupt?
If filing a federal bankruptcy, federal BK exemptions apply. If filing a state bankruptcy, the state's exemptions apply. A few states allow the debtor to choose either state or federal filing whichever is the most beneficial to the debtor. Bankruptcy Action, http://www.bankruptcyaction.com
Where can you find the debtor's exemptions that protect your assets if you live in Florida?
Http://www.assetprotectionbook.com click on Florida in the "state resources" section of the menu.
Would Texas law allow a creditor to seize a debtor's real property if the property does not have any qualifying exemptions?
Yes, under Texas law, a creditor can seize a debtor's real property if it does not have any qualifying exemptions. Texas has specific laws regarding property exemptions, which protect certain types of property from seizure, such as homesteads and personal property up to certain limits. If the property in question is not protected by these exemptions, the creditor may pursue legal action to obtain a judgment and subsequently seize the property to satisfy the debt.
If a credit card company won an arbitration against you do they have to file a lawsuit against you to enforce that arbitration?
No, but they do have to file for a judgment in the appropriate state court in the county where the defendant debtor resides. The debtor retains all his or her legal rights to personal and real property exemptions allowed by the laws of the state and if necessary and more advantageous to federal non bankruptcy exemptions.
Is Alabama a debtor friendly state?
Alabama is generally considered a debtor-friendly state due to its relatively lenient bankruptcy laws and exemptions. The state offers substantial protections for personal property, including homestead exemptions and exemptions for certain personal belongings. Additionally, Alabama allows debtors to retain more assets in bankruptcy compared to some other states. However, the overall friendliness can vary depending on individual circumstances and specific types of debt.
With the new bankruptcy code passed which gave the debtor stiffer penalties is it likely that states will decrease exemptions too that effect debtors in lawsuits?
No, there is no indication that such legislation is pending in any states at this time. The reality is the new bankruptcy reform will affect a very small percentage of filers and those states which have opted out of the federal bankruptcy procedure are considering increasing exemptions rather than more penalties. Be that as it may, lawsuit exemptions will more than likely remain "as is" or any if any changes are made they will be in the best interest of the debtor rather than the creditor. A few state elected officials in all states have tried to have debtor exemptions repealed or amended on a consistent basis and have never been close to being successful.
What options do you have when an appeal court issues a default judgment against you in Michigan?
The only viable option is for the judgment debtor to protect as much personal and real property he or she owns. Exemptions for lawsuit judgments in Michigan are the same as those that are allowed in bankruptcy. It might also be possible for the judgment debtor to use non-bankruptcy federal exemptions such as SS benefits, government/military pension, etc.
Can your wages be garnished for credit card debt in Texas?
Texas does not allow wage garnishment. Texas is known as a debtor friendly state. This means the exemptions are so liberal the average debtor is judgment proof. You sound very upset..please e-mail me if you think I can be of further help.
If bankruptcy exemptions for the state of Kansas include food and fuel for a year can you exempt a tax refund needed to provide food and fuel for that year?
The actual refund will probably be required to be included in the filing. When all assets are totaled and exemptions deducted the amount determined to cover specified exemptions will be returned to the debtor. Which may end up being the same amount as the refund, however regular bankruptcy procedures must be followed.
