Oklahoma Bankruptcy Laws
Filing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Oklahoma
Know how the Oklahoma laws can provide the help with debt relief through filing bankruptcy.
The Oklahoma bankruptcy code includes an array of tools designed to help gain control of finances and get out of debt.
This page includes information on two main tools, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. If you want to move forward and seek bankruptcy help today, complete the free case evaluation form on this page and we’ll connect you with a local Oklahoma bankruptcy attorney.
Put Oklahoma Bankruptcy Law to work for you
Oklahoma bankruptcy laws provide financial help in two main ways: Property protection and debt relief.
Both Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy cover these bases, although they do so in different ways. Both can be used to stop foreclosure, repossession and harassing creditor phone calls.
Chapter 7 bankruptcy can eliminate most to all unsecured debts. Unsecured debt is debt that isn’t tied to property like a house or car. Unsecured debt may come from credit cards, medical bills or even personal loans.
This debt is retired if, based on the income requirements, you are eligible for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. For this type of bankruptcy, your secured debts may be handled by a liquidation sale. However, if your property is protected by the Oklahoma bankruptcy exemptions then it won’t be sold.
We’ve provide a list of the Chapter 7 exemptions in Oklahoma, but you should consult with a bankruptcy attorney for a clear and complete understanding of how much of your property is covered.
Homestead
- Your principal residence, including a manufactured home.
Wages
- 75 percent of weekly earnings earned in 90 days.
Automobiles
- One motor vehicle worth up to $7,500.
Other Property
- 100 percent of household and kitchen furniture.
- All cemetery lots.
- All tools for farming and farm animals.
- All professionally prescribed healthy aids.
- All books, portraits and pictures.
- Up to $4,000 worth of clothing.
- Up to $2,000 worth of guns.
Chapter 13 bankruptcy does not involve any liquidation sale, and, therefore can be used to protect larger amounts of property. To be eligible for this type of bankruptcy you will need some steady source of income that can be used to make a monthly debt payment.
Chapter 13 bankruptcy orders and structures your debts. So instead of trying to keep up with multiple bills, you’ll make one payment to your court-appointed trustee who will then handle your debts, some of which may have been reduced during the process.
Talk to an Oklahoma Bankruptcy Lawyer Today
This overview of the Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy laws in Oklahoma is by no means complete. You likely have questions about how these laws will apply to you. If you need answers – or if you’re ready to use these tools to get your financial life under control – speak with a local bankruptcy attorney.
Complete the free case review form on this page or call us, toll free at 877-349-1309, and we’ll connect you with a local Oklahoma bankruptcy attorney.
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Laws may have changed since our last update. For the latest information on your state's bankruptcy laws, speak to a local Oklahoma bankruptcy lawyer.
