Not all states allow the federal bankruptcy exemptions. Though Michigan has its own bankruptcy laws, the residents are allowed to use either state or federal exemption limits.
Head of household may keep 60% of earned but unpaid wages, whereas others are allowed an exemption of 40%.
The permissible minimum is $15 per week plus $2 per week for each dependent other than the spouse for the head of household; $10 per week for others.
$3,250 of value can be exempted for a single motor vehicle
Clothing, appliances, utensils, books, furniture and household goods can be exempted $550 each, up to a maximum of $3,525 in total.
Food and fuel to last for 6 months
Tools of trade, implements, materials, stock, apparatus, or other things needed to carry on occupation are exempted to a total of $2,350
Wildcard exemptions for any property of choice are not allowed in the state.
Street Address
United States Courthouse
111 First Street
Bay City, Michigan 48708
Contact Number:
989-894-8840
Working Hours:
Monday-Friday
8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (excluding Federal Holidays)
Street Address
US Bankruptcy Court
Eastern District of Michigan
211 West Fort Street, Suite 2100
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Contact Number:
313-234-0068
Working Hours:
Monday-Friday
8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (excluding Federal Holidays)
Street Address
Goodyear Building
226 West Second Street
Flint, Michigan 48502
Contact Number:
810-235-4126
Working Hours:
Monday-Friday
8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (excluding Federal Holidays)
Street Address
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, WDMI
One Division Avenue, North
Room # 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3132
Contact Number:
616-456-2693
Working Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. To 4:00 p.m. (excluding Federal Holidays)
Street Address
United States Post Office and Federal Courthouse
202 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Marquette, MI 49855-4036
Contact Number:
906-226-2117
Working Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (excluding Federal Holidays)
Street Address
U.S. Courthouse & Federal Building
410 West Michigan Avenue
Room 114
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Working Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (excluding Federal Holidays)
Street Address
U.S. Post Office & Federal Courthouse
315 West Allegan Street,
Room 101
Lansing, MI 48933
Working Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (excluding Federal Holidays)
Street Address
Logan Place West
3249 Racquet Club Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684
Working Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (excluding Federal Holidays)
Disclaimer: 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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