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Hawaii Bankruptcy Laws

Exemptions
Court

Homestead:

$ 30,000 in case of the debtor being the family head or 65 or more years of age old, and $ 20,000 for all other cases.

Wages:

95 %, 90 % and 80 % respectively for the first $ 100 per month, then next $ 100 per month and balance per month. And 100 % for personal services during last 31 days before filling bankruptcy.

Ornamental Objects:

Jewelry, watches and similar items up to the extent of $ 1,000.

Automobile:

Equity in automobile can be under exempt up to $ 2,575.

Total or Absolute Exemptions for:

Necessary books, appliances, tools, apparels and uniforms, one commercial fishing boat and one commercial motor vehicle.
Burial plot (must not be more than 250 sq. ft.)
Wages and remuneration of last 31 days.
Group life insurance and disability insurance proceeds.
Fraternal & society benefits.
Public assistance payments.
Workmen's compensation benefits.
Policemen & Firemen pension system benefits.
Tenancies by entireties.
Specific partnership property interest.
Pension retirement benefits of public employees.
Employment security benefits.

Court Locations

Hilo, Honolulu, Lihue, and Wailuku

Jurisdictional Counties

All counties

Judges

Hon. Lloyd King (U.S. Bankruptcy Court)1132 Bishop St., Ste. 250L Honolulu, HI 96813(808) 522-8100Robert J. Faris (U.S. Bankruptcy Court)1132 Bishop St., Ste. 250L Honolulu, HI 96813(808) 522-8100

Clerks

Hon. Lloyd King (U.S. Bankruptcy Court)1132 Bishop St., Ste. 250L Honolulu, HI 96813(808) 522-8100Michael B. Dowling (Bankruptcy Clerk, U.S. Bankruptcy Court)1132 Bishop St., Suite 250L Honolulu, HI 96813(808) 522-8100 x116