Yes, while most of bankruptcy law is federal, there are state-law aspects to bankruptcy as well. An example is that some states have specific exemptions that might provide greater protection for consumers. For example, some states have greater homestead exemptions than the $20,200 provided for under federal law. Florida and several other states have no limit on homestead exemptions, meaning that consumers in those states get to keep their homes free and clear.

• What are exempt assets?
• What is the means test?
• What is a bankruptcy trustee?
• What does it cost to file for bankruptcy?
• What must a consumer do before filing bankruptcy?
• What is bankruptcy?
• Can consumers sue for violations of the FDCPA?
• What other conduct does the FDCPA prohibit?
• What is considered harassing behavior under the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA)?
• Are there limitations when debt collectors can call consumers?
• What is the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act?
• What is a reverse mortgage?
• What are home equity loans?
• What are payday loans?
• What is predatory lending?
• What is a credit freeze?
• How does the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) help consumers fight identity theft?
• What is phishing?
• What are some ways to prevent identity theft?
• How can you protect yourself from identity thieves?