Kings County (Brooklyn) is the most populous borough in New York City. Unlike Manhattan, Brooklyn falls under the Eastern District of New York - a different federal court district with its own courthouse and judges.
Yes. Kings County (Brooklyn) is in the Eastern District of New York, while Manhattan is in the Southern District. The Brooklyn bankruptcy courthouse is at 271-C Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, NY 11201. This means different judges and potentially different local practices.
New York state or federal exemptions. State homestead: $179,975 (Kings County). Vehicle: $4,825. Cash: $5,000. Personal property: varies. Federal alternative: homestead $27,900 per person, vehicle $4,450, wildcard $1,475 plus $13,950 unused homestead.
Exemptions determine what property you can keep in bankruptcy. See the full exemptions guide.
Yes. Kings County (Brooklyn) is in the Eastern District of New York, while Manhattan is in the Southern District. The Brooklyn bankruptcy courthouse is at 271-C Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, NY 11201. This means different judges and potentially different local practices.
The New York state homestead exemption for Kings County is $179,975. Alternatively, you can use federal exemptions with a homestead of $27,900 per person. Given Brooklyn's high real estate values, many homeowners have equity exceeding the state exemption.
Co-op apartments can be protected under the homestead exemption if the co-op is your primary residence. The $179,975 state exemption or $27,900 federal exemption applies to the equity in your co-op shares. Consult a qualified attorney for co-op-specific issues.
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