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Bankruptcy provides legal protection to eliminate qualifying debts. Courts can release you from debt obligations through this legal process.

Check your eligibility based on your debt amount

60000

South Carolina Bankruptcy Laws

Homestead:

Personal property including home in a cooperative, used as residence by debtor or a dependent including a burial plot up to the extent of $ 5000 Or $ 10,000 for joint filers. $ 1000 cash or liquid assets for the person not claiming homestead exemption.

Automobile:

One Motor Vehicle exempted up to the extent of $ 1,200.

Household Goods:

Wearing apparel, appliances, pets, books, musical instruments or crops up to the extent of $ 2,500.

Jewelry:

Personal or household jewelry of the debtor and dependent are exempted up to the extent of $ 500.

Benefits out of Unmatured Life Insurance:

Dividends, Accrued Interest, Loan value of unmatured life insurance contract insuring debtor or person dependent of the debtor up to the extent of $ 4,000.

Total or Absolute Exemptions for:

  • Prescribed health aids of debtors or dependent.
  • ERISA qualified pension plan benefits.
  • Earnings from personal services.
  • Fraternal Benefits and Personal Benefits.
  • Workmen's compensation Benefits.
  • State Retirement System Benefits.
  • General Assembly Retirement Benefits.
  • Firemen's Pension Benefits.
  • Specific Partnership Property

Court's Address:

J. Bratton DavisUnited States Bankruptcy Courthouse1100 Laurel Street Columbia, SC 29201

Court's Phone Number:

803-765-5436

Court's Email Address:

cmecf_helpdesk@scb.uscourts.gov

Court's Hours:

9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Monday-Friday)

Jurisdictional Counties:

All Counties

Court Locations:

Charleston, Columbia, Spartanburg

Judges

:Hon. David R. DuncanP.O. Box 1448 Columbia, SC 29202(803) 765-5657Hon. Helen Elizabeth BurrisP.O. Box 1448 Columbia, SC 29202(803) 591-5315Hon. John E. Waites (Chief Judge)P.O. Box 1448 Columbia, SC 29202(803) 253-3036

Clerks

: Tammi M. Hellwig (Bankruptcy Clerk)1100 Laurel St. Columbia, SC 29202(803) 765-5120

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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