The Washington Eastern District Bankruptcy Court has modified filing and appearance procedures in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Coronavirus Pushes Back Deadline for Bankruptcy Filers to Get REAL ID
If you're planning on filing for bankruptcy soon, be sure to get your REAL ID.
Bankruptcy Procedures Change Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
Check with your bankruptcy court for changes made to accommodate social distancing.
2019 Changes to Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Amounts
On April 1, 2019, the limits of $394,725 for unsecured debt and $1,184,200 for secured debt will increase to $419,275 for unsecured debt and $1,257850 for secured debt. The amount by which a family with more than four members can increase the state's median monthly income changes from $700 per person to $750 per person.
2019 Changes to Priority Bankruptcy Claim Amounts
April 1, 2019. The maximum amount a creditor can recover on certain priority claims will increase on April 1, 2019, as follows: wages, salaries, and commissions to $13,650; employee benefit plans to $13,650; fish sold to a storage or processing facility to $6,725; and lease, rental, and purchase deposits to $3,025.
Bankruptcy Courts Currently Open During Government Shutdown, but Services Might Change
January 2, 2019. Check your local court’s website to find out how the government shutdown might affect your case.
New List of Schedules, Statements, and Fees for Bankruptcy Filings
December 1, 2018. A new official list of required bankruptcy documents and fees is available.
U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee Updates Marijuana Enforcement Case List
November 16, 2018. Review the U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee’s current list of marijuana enforcement cases.
IRS and Census Bureau Figure Changes
Figures used to complete Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy forms will change on May 1, 2018.
Updated Median Family Income Data for Means Test
Effective November 1, 2018, the median family income data has changed.
Median Family Income Data Change
November 1, 2017. The median family income data has changed.
DOJ Reissues Policy Easing Bankruptcy Guidelines for Debtors Affected by Natural Disasters
September 14, 2017. Bankruptcy trustees are encouraged to follow guidelines previously established for debtors affected by a natural disaster.
New Official and Local Chapter 13 Plan Forms
August 1, 2017. Learn about the progress being made on changes to national and local Chapter 13 plan forms.
South Carolina Exemption Increases (Effective July 1, 2016)
Effective July 1, 2016, certain South Carolina exemption figures used in bankruptcy have changed.
California Bankruptcy Exemption Increases (Effective April 1, 2016)
Effective April 1, 2016, certain California exemption figures used in bankruptcy have changed.
Debt Limits Increase for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Filers (Effective April 1, 2016)
Effective April 1, 2016, Chapter 13 bankruptcy debt limits have increased.
Federal Bankruptcy Exemptions Increase (Effective April 1, 2016)
Effective April 1, 2016, federal bankruptcy exemption amounts have increased.