Maryland Bankruptcy Laws
Real Estate Property
Can be exempted up to the extent of $ 5,000.Other Property or Hard Cash
Liquid money or cash are exempted up to the extent of $ 6,000.Wages
The greater among 75 % of the disposable earnings or 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage rate.Professional Books and Tools
Professional books and tools can get exemption up to the extent of $ 5,000.Household Goods
Furniture, pets, apparels, and other primary household goods held for regular use by the debtor or his/her dependents.Total or Absolute Exemptions for
- Specific partnership interest.
- Burial plots.
- Professionally prescribed health aids.
- Death, injury, illness or accident compensation benefits.
- Fraternal Benefit & Social Benefits.
- Old age assistance and unemployment insurance benefits.
- Retirement plan benefits.
- Benefits of IRA qualified investments.
- Life insurance proceeds to the dependent of the debtor.
- Teacher's and workmen's compensation benefits.
Maryland Bankruptcy District Court (United States Fourth Circuit)
Court's Address
101 W. Lombard Street Baltimore MD 21201Court's Phone Number
410-962-2268Court's Phone Number
ecf@mdb.uscourts.govCourt's Hours
800 AM - 400 PMDistrict of Maryland, Greenbelt
Court's Address
Greenbelt - 6500 Cherry wood Ln, Greenbelt, MD 20770Court's Phone Number
301-344-8018Court's Hours
800 AM - 400 PMCourt Locations
Baltimore, Greenbelt, La Plata, SalisburyJurisdictional Counties
All CountiesJudges
Hon. Duncan W. Keir (Chief Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court)101 W. Lombard St.Baltimore, MD 21201(410) 962-3555Hon. E. Stephen Derby (U.S. Bankruptcy Court)101 W. Lombard St. Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 962-7801Hon. James F. Schneider (U.S. Bankruptcy Court)101 W. Lombard St. Baltimore, MD 21201(410) 962-2820Hon. Nancy V. Alquist (U.S. Bankruptcy Court)101 W. Lombard St. Baltimore, MD 21201(410) 962-7479Hon. Robert A. Gordon (U.S. Bankruptcy Court)101 W. Lombard St. Baltimore, MD 21201(410) 962-4162Hon. Paul Mannes (U.S. Bankruptcy Court)6500 Cherrywood Ln. reenbelt, MD 20770(301) 344-8040Hon. Thomas J. Catliota (U.S. Bankruptcy Court)6500 Cherrywood Ln. Greenbelt, MD 20770(301) 344-3660Hon. Wendelin I. Lipp (U.S. Bankruptcy Court)6500 Cherrywood Ln. Greenbelt, MD 20770(301) 344-3377Clerks of the Court
Mark D. Sammons (Clerk of the Court, U.S. Courthouse)101 W. Lombard St. Baltimore, MD 21201(410) 962-2688Mark D. Sammons (Clerk of the Court, U.S. Bankruptcy Court)6500 Cherry Wood Ln. Greenbelt, MD 20770 (301) 344-8018Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a qualified attorney for advice on your specific situation.
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