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Nebraska Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy laws and resources vary from state to state. The following page provides information and resource links for the state of Nebraska.
If you are not looking for information regarding Nebraska, 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
- Nebraska Attorneys
- Other Bankruptcy Nebraska Resources
Nebraska Bankruptcy Courts - Location & Contact Information
Nebraska bankruptcy courts consist of one district, which is further divided into two offices.
| OFFICES | STREET ADDRESS | MAILING ADDRESS | TELEPHONE |
Omaha Office |
U.S. Bankruptcy Court 111 South 18th Plaza, Suite 1125 Omaha, NE 68102 |
Same | 402) 661-7444 |
| Lincoln Office |
U.S. Bankruptcy Court 460 Federal Building 100 Centennial Mall North Lincoln, NE 68508 |
Same | (402) 437-5100 |
Nebraska Bankruptcy Laws and Exemptions
Nebraska 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 Nebraska bankruptcy filings, state exemptions are used. Click the following links for common exemptions pursuant to Nebraska law: homestead exemption, personal property.
Contact an Nebraska bankruptcy lawyer for more information regarding Nebraska bankruptcy exemptions.
Nebraska 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.
Nebraska Credit Counseling & Debtor Education Agencies
Pursuant to the new bankruptcy laws enacted in 2005, individuals who file personal bankruptcy (with limited exceptions) in Nebraska must:
1. take a credit counseling course from an approved Nebraska credit counseling provider within six months before filing bankruptcy; and
2. complete a debtor education course from an approved Nebraska debtor education agency prior to receiving a bankruptcy discharge.
Nebraska Personal Bankruptcy Attorneys
To find Nebraska bankruptcy lawyers in your area, you may want to contact your local bar association or the Nebraska State Bar Association:
Nebraska State Bar Association
635 S.14th Street
P.O. Box 81809
Lincoln, NE 68501
(402) 475-7091
Toll Free: (800) 927-0117
Based on income, free bankruptcy advice and representation may also be obtained from the following organizations: See the websites for Legal Aid of Nebraska and the Nebraska State Bar Association's Volunteer Lawyers Project for information.
If you are concerned about the representation provided to you by a Nebraska bankruptcy attorney, visit the Nebraska Judicial Branch's website for information regarding filing a grievance.
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Resources for Nebraska Bankruptcy Laws
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nebraska - administrative and procedural information for Nebraska bankruptcy filings
Office of the U.S. Trustee for Region 13 - oversees the administration of Nebraska personal bankruptcy cases and case trustees
Nebraska State Bar Association - information about the Nebraska bar, membership, ethics, continuing legal education, and resources for the public.
       
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