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Kansas Bankruptcy
You may or may not know that bankruptcy laws and resources vary from state to state.
The following page provides information and resource links for the Sunflower State - that's right, the state of Kansas. If you are not looking for information regarding Kansas, please use the links on the right to find information for your state.
- Courts - Location and Contact Information
- Bankruptcy Laws
- Approved Credit Counseling/Debtor Education Agencies
- Kansas Attorneys
- Other Bankruptcy Kansas Resources
Kansas Bankruptcy Courts - Location & Contact Information
Kansas bankruptcy courts consist of one district, which is further divided into three divisions. Kansas residents may file a bankruptcy petition at any one of the three divisions. As a general rule, bankruptcy hearings will take place at the location where the bankruptcy petition is filed.
| DIVISION | STREET ADDRESS | MAILING ADDRESS | TELEPHONE |
| Wichita Division |
U.S. Bankruptcy Court 167 U.S. Courthouse 401 N. Market Wichita, KS 67202 |
Same | (316) 269-6486 |
| Kansas City Division |
U.S. Bankruptcy Court 161 U.S. Courthouse 500 State Ave. Kansas City, KS 66101 |
Same | (913) 551-6732 |
| Topeka Division |
U.S. Bankruptcy Court 240 U.S. Courthouse 444 S.E. Quincy Topeka, KS 66683 |
Same |
(785) 295-2750 |
Kansas Bankruptcy Laws and Exemptions
Kansas Exemptions
The U.S. Bankruptcy Code allows individual debtors to exempt certain property from creditor claims based on exemptions under either federal law or state law. Exemptions vary from state to state. Some states have adopted their own set of bankruptcy exemptions that are used in place of the federal exemptions. However, other states give debtors an option to choose between either state or federal exemptions.
For Kansas bankruptcy filings, state exemptions are used. Click here to llook up common bankruptcy exemptions for Kansas (Chapter 60, Article 23).
Contact a Kansas bankruptcy lawyer for more information regarding Kansas bankruptcy exemptions.
Kansas Means Test
The new bankruptcy laws enacted in 2005 also require that debtors pass a means test before filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. There are two ways to pass the means test:
1. the debtor's annual income (calculated using the average gross income for the six month period prior to filing) must be below the state median. Census Bureau statistics for state median income by family size can be found here.
2. If income exceeds the median income, individuals may still file Chapter 7 bankruptcy based on results ofForm 22A: Chapter 7 Statement of Current Monthly Income and Means-Test Calculation.
Kansas Credit Counseling & Debtor Education Agencies
Pursuant to the new bankruptcy laws enacted in 2005, individuals who file personal bankruptcy (with limited exceptions) in Kansas must:
1. take a credit counseling course from an approved Kansas credit counseling provider within six months before filing bankruptcy; and
2. complete a debtor education course from an approved Kansas debtor education agency prior to receiving a bankruptcy discharge.
Kansas Personal Bankruptcy Attorneys
To find Kansas bankruptcy lawyers in your area, you may want to contact your local county bar association or the Kansas Bar Association:
Kansas Bar Association
1200 SW Harrison
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 234-5696
Based on income, free bankruptcy advice and representation may also be obtained from the following organizations: See the Kansas Legal Services' website for a list of organizations that provide legal services to low income clients in Kansas.
If you are concerned about the representation provided to you by a Kansas bankruptcy attorney, contact:
Office of the Disciplinary Administrator
701 Jackson St. 1st Floor
Topeka, KS 66603
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Resources for Kansas Bankruptcy Laws
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Kansas - administrative and procedural information for Kansas bankruptcy filings
Office of the U.S. Trustee for Region 20 - oversees the administration of Kansas personal bankruptcy cases and case trustees
Kansas Bar Association - information about the Kansas bar, membership, ethics, continuing legal education, and resources for the public.
       
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