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Bankruptcy Information for Your State

Although most of bankruptcy is governed by federal law, some aspects of bankruptcy are controlled by state law.  For example, all states have a set of exemptions that determine, in part, what property you get to keep in Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

In addition, some state-specific income and expense figures play a prominent role in crucial aspects of bankruptcy, including whether you qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy (that is, can you pass the infamous "means test"?) and determining how long your Chapter 13 plan will last.

Learn about the differences between Chapters 7 and 13, the debts you can eliminate or "discharge," the property you can keep using California bankruptcy exemption laws, bankruptcy qualification requirements, and more.

Illinois bankruptcy exemptions allow you to keep the property necessary for maintaining a home and a job. Prevent unexpected property losses by understanding how to apply exemptions.

Texas bankruptcy exemptions enable you to retain property essential for maintaining a home and employment, but not all assets are safeguarded. Avoid unexpected property losses by learning how to apply these exemptions.

In this comprehensive guide to filing for bankruptcy, you’ll learn about Chapters 7 and 13, the debts you can discharge, the property you can retain under Florida’s exemption laws, and more.

In this comprehensive guide to filing for bankruptcy in Colorado, you’ll learn about the differences between Chapters 7 and 13, the debts you can discharge, the property you can keep under Colorado’s exemption laws, and more.

Nevada's bankruptcy exemptions protect property from creditors. Learn how motor vehicle, homestead, and other exemptions preserve equity in assets like your home, car, and more.

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