{"id":286870,"date":"2021-04-23T08:13:58","date_gmt":"2021-04-23T13:13:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/bankruptcy\/bankruptcy-laws-by-state\/oklahoma-bankruptcy-exemptions-and-law.html"},"modified":"2021-04-23T08:21:28","modified_gmt":"2021-04-23T13:21:28","slug":"oklahoma-bankruptcy-exemptions-and-law","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/bankruptcy\/bankruptcy-laws-by-state\/oklahoma-bankruptcy-exemptions-and-law.html","title":{"rendered":"Oklahoma Bankruptcy Exemptions and Law"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n        <h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">Oklahoma Bankruptcy Exemptions and Law<\/h1>\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">Bret Thurman, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/joseph-fawbush-esq\/\">Joseph Fawbush, Esq.<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            April 23, 2021\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n<blockquote>In Oklahoma, many debt collectors do not need court orders to seize your house, garnish your wages, and take other adverse action. Some recent Supreme Court decisions have given debt collectors&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.supremecourt.gov\/opinions\/16pdf\/16-348_h315.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">even more power<\/a>&nbsp;in this area. Therefore, if you are behind on payments, you never get a chance to tell your side of the story, at least in most cases.<\/blockquote>\r\n<h2>Why Bankruptcy Helps<br>\r\n<\/h2>\r\n<p>Most people do not fall behind because they ignore their responsibilities. Rather, disasters like job loss, serious illness, or divorce make it impossible to keep up with high installment payments. Most creditors may take adverse action after just one missed monthly payment.<\/p>\r\n<p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/bankruptcy-law\/oklahoma\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oklahoma bankruptcy lawyer<\/a> does much more than empower you to tell your side of the story. An attorney can help you stop adverse actions, protect your assets, and give you a fresh financial start.<\/p>\r\n<h2><a id=\"Basics\"><\/a>Oklahoma Bankruptcy Law<\/h2>\r\n<p>A combination of federal and state laws brings about the aforementioned fresh start. These laws are the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.govinfo.gov\/content\/pkg\/USCODE-2011-title11\/html\/USCODE-2011-title11-chap5-subchapII-sec523.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bankruptcy Code<\/a>, which controls general bankruptcy procedure, and Oklahoma&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oklegislature.gov\/osstatuestitle.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Homestead Exemption and General Exemption laws<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Bankruptcy 101<\/h3>\r\n<p>As mentioned, Oklahoma creditors have almost unlimited power when it comes to debt collection. Bankruptcy&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/bankruptcy\/what-is-bankruptcy\/the-automatic-stay-stopping-creditors-with-bankruptcy.html\">automatic stay<\/a> is usually the only way to stop these actions. Section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code immediately halts adverse actions like:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Repossession<\/li>\r\n<li>Wage garnishment<\/li>\r\n<li>Foreclosure<\/li>\r\n<li>Eviction<\/li>\r\n<li>Bank account levy<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>In fact, the automatic stay prohibits creditors from communicating with debtors. Since Section 362 violations carry such harsh penalties, out of an abundance of caution, some creditors stop mailing statements and suspend ACH payment arrangements. If these things happen, you still have an obligation to make payments on secured debts. Your lawyer can help you with the details.<\/p>\r\n<p>Depending on the type of bankruptcy you file, the automatic stay remains in effect for up to five years. The automatic stay puts everything on pause.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/bankruptcy\/chapter-7\/the-debt-discharge-in-bankruptcy-faq.html\">Debt discharge<\/a> gives your family a fresh start. Discharge, which is the elimination of the legal responsibility to pay a debt, usually applies to unsecured obligations, such as:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Revolving credit accounts<\/li>\r\n<li>Medical bills<\/li>\r\n<li>SBA loans<\/li>\r\n<li>Credit cards<\/li>\r\n<li>Payday loans<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Priority unsecured debts, mostly child support, student loans, spousal support, criminal fines, and back taxes, are only dischargeable in certain situations. Even if the debt is nondischargeable, the Automatic Stay still applies.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Types of Consumer Bankruptcy<\/h3>\r\n<p>If your family is struggling with unsecured debts, like the ones discussed above, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/bankruptcy\/chapter-7\/filing-for-chapter-7.html\">Chapter 7<\/a> is usually a good option. This form of bankruptcy eliminates these debts in as little as six months.<\/p>\r\n<p>You also have the power to reaffirm certain debts if you choose. Assume Peggy owes considerable money to a doctor that she wants to keep seeing. Once the automatic stay expires, the doctor will probably cut ties with Peggy unless she makes payment arrangements. An attorney can also negotiate to reduce fees with creditors, like Peggy&#8217;s doctor.<\/p>\r\n<p>Families who struggle with secured debt delinquency usually file <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/bankruptcy\/chapter-13.html\">Chapter 13<\/a>. These debtors get up to five years to gradually erase delinquency over time.<\/p>\r\n<p>The trustee basically puts these families on an allowance for the entire protected repayment period. After they pay basic expenses, their disposable income funds a monthly debt consolidation payment. As long as the payment meets the minimum legal requirements, creditors normally cannot successfully object to it. The automatic stay remains in full force and effect.<\/p>\r\n<h2><a id=\"Eligibility\"><\/a>Am I Eligible for Bankruptcy in Oklahoma?<\/h2>\r\n<p>The answer to this question is almost always \u201cyes.&quot; Most people qualify for one or both types of consumer bankruptcy. A bankruptcy lawyer can clearly lay out your legal options and explain the pros and cons of each one.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Written Eligibility Rules<\/h3>\r\n<p>Some requirements apply to all debtors. All filers must cooperate with the trustee. They must produce requested documents, attend scheduled meetings, and timely make required payments. Furthermore, all debtors must complete a debt counseling class before they file. They must also complete a budgeting class after they file.<\/p>\r\n<p>Furthermore, each chapter has its own requirements. Chapter 7 filers must qualify under the means test. Their yearly incomes must be below average for that family size in that geographic area. As of November 1, 2020, that amount is $78,458 for a family of four. Some geographic variations could apply. Living expenses in the Oklahoma City\/Tulsa area are much higher than they are in other parts of the state.<\/p>\r\n<p>Chapter 13 debtors must have under $1.3 million in secured obligations and under $400,000 in unsecured obligations. These totals include current and past-due accounts. Unless you recently bought Wayne Manor, these limits are usually not a problem.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Unwritten Rules<\/h3>\r\n<p>Bankruptcy&#8217;s informal qualifications, which vary in different jurisdictions, usually relate to the informal statements that filers make.<\/p>\r\n<p>When you file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you are essentially telling the court, \u201cI cannot pay my debts, so take all my nonexempt assets to pay my debts.&quot; As outlined below, most people do not have nonexempt assets.<\/p>\r\n<p>Reaffirmation agreements are sometimes an issue in this area. Almost all debtors reaffirm (voluntarily agree to repay) some unsecured debts, mostly things like cable TV contracts. However, some people reaffirm a number of agreements, even things like credit cards. In these cases, trustees often question the need to file Chapter 7. To many trustees, it does not seem like these individuals have crushing debt.<\/p>\r\n<p>The income\/expense balance in Schedules I and J could be a concern as well. If you are in the black every month, the trustee might ask similar questions. You might not have anything to hide, but no one likes uncomfortable questions.<\/p>\r\n<p>Chapter 13 has the opposite informal qualification. These debtors essentially say &quot;I cannot pay my debts all at once, so I need a payment plan.&quot; So, as mentioned above, these debtors must have enough disposable income to fund a debt consolidation payment. This payment must be large enough to pay all allowed claims, mostly secured debt arrearage, before the protected repayment period ends. So, this payment is usually about the size of a car payment, or even larger.<\/p>\r\n<h2><a id=\"Exemptions\"><\/a>Oklahoma Bankruptcy Exemptions<\/h2>\r\n<p>The Sooner State has both formal and informal property exemptions. A bankruptcy lawyer can maximize these exemptions and protect more of your property.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Official Exemptions<\/h3>\r\n<p>If you have lived in Oklahoma for at least two years prior to filing, you may take advantage of the state&#8217;s generous property exemptions.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b>Homestead exemption:<\/b> Many states limit the homestead exemption by value. Acreage is the only limit in Oklahoma. Your home is completely protected if it&#8217;s on less than one acre in the city or 160 acres in the country.<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Motor vehicle exemption:<\/b> Owners may protect up to $7,500 in vehicle equity. If you have less equity, the trustee cannot touch it. Since these loans are amortized (interest first), most owners have almost no equity in new cars. Used cars typically have little financial value, so the equity percentage is largely irrelevant.<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Pension plans:<\/b> No matter how much money they contain, earned IRAs, 401(k)s, and other retirement accounts are completely exempt. Defined benefit plans, like teacher retirement plans, are also completely exempt.<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Public benefits:<\/b> Many people depend heavily on Social Security, VA disability, and other government benefits. These benefits are technically exempt in bankruptcy. A lawyer can show you how to fully protect this money. Life insurance benefits are exempt as well.<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Personal property:<\/b> Pets, livestock, clothing, electronics, furniture, jewelry, and other household goods are exempt. A dollar limit applies in some categories. However, most personal items have very little cash value.<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Current wages:<\/b> Debtors may keep up to 75% of the wages they earned in the three months before they filed. Judges often grant hardships that allow debtors to retain even more of this money.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Some states allow debtors to choose federal exemptions instead of state exemptions. Oklahoma is not one of these states.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Unofficial Exemptions<\/h3>\r\n<p>The bankruptcy trustee owns nonexempt property. It becomes part of the bankruptcy estate. So, to seize nonexempt property, the trustee must first file a motion for turnover. This motion gives an attorney a chance to stop liquidation before it starts.<\/p>\r\n<p>Trustees often target cash, like money in a savings account, for seizure. If the money is gone when the trustee files a motion, and it often is, the mootness doctrine sometimes applies. Keep in mind, however, that large transfers from savings and checking accounts just prior to filing for bankruptcy can be viewed with suspicion. Check with your lawyer prior to making any large transfers or purchases when considering bankruptcy.<\/p>\r\n<p>Here is an example of how the moot doctrine works: Assume Bobby and Joseph each claim ownership of a house. The matter goes to court. Just before the judge hears the case, the house burns down. Now, it does not matter who owned the house, because the house is gone. The point is moot, and a court cannot consider it.<\/p>\r\n<p><i><b>Note:<\/b> State laws are always subject to change through the passage of new legislation, rulings in the higher courts (including federal decisions), ballot initiatives, and other means. While we strive to provide the most current information available, please consult an attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.<\/i><\/p>\r\n\n<section class=\"fl-faq\">\n    <div\n            class=\"fl-accordion fl-faq-container fl-container\"\n            id=\"faq\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-accordion\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"fl-faq-heading-row fl-flex\">\n            <ul\n                    class=\"fl-faq-buttons fl-flex fl-flex-row fl-items-center fl-no-spacing\"\n                    aria-label=\"View all Frequently Asked Questions\"\n            >\n                <li class=\"fl-faq-buttons-item\">\n                    <button\n                            id=\"button-show-faq\"\n                            data-testid=\"button-show-faq\"\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-filter-button fl-accordion-filter-button-show\"\n                            type=\"button\"\n                            data-focus-other-button=\"true\"\n                            aria-current=\"true\"\n                            aria-disabled=\"true\"\n                            disabled=\"\"\n                    >\n                        Show All\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/li>\n                <li><span aria-hidden=\"true\">|<\/span><\/li>\n                <li class=\"fl-faq-buttons-item\">\n                    <button\n                            id=\"button-hide-faq\"\n                            data-testid=\"button-hide-faq\"\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-filter-button fl-accordion-filter-button-hide\"\n                            type=\"button\"\n                            data-focus-other-button=\"true\"\n                            aria-current=\"true\"\n                            aria-disabled=\"true\"\n                            disabled=\"\"\n                    >\n                        Hide All\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fl-faq-questions\">\n            <h3\n                    class=\"fl-faq-title fl-no-margin\"\n                    data-testid=\"fl-faq-title\"\n            >\n                Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma Bankruptcy\n            <\/h3>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-1-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-1-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-1\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-1-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-1-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            How do I start bankruptcy in Oklahoma?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-1\"\n                            id=\"content-1-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-1-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>Since money is usually tight when people file bankruptcy, many debtors consider do-it-yourself (DIY) filings.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uslegalforms.com\/search\/?state=ok&amp;query=bankruptcy&amp;field=anywhere\" title=\"Bankruptcy Forms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The forms are available here<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<p>However, filing forms is only part of a consumer bankruptcy. For example, debtors must cooperate with trustees. Failure to cooperate could mean case dismissal. A bankruptcy lawyer can anticipate trustee requests, so you are not blindsided by unusual queries.<\/p>\n<p>A Bankruptcy Petition Preparer (BPP) bankruptcy could be an alternative as well. Because they are not lawyers, BPPs charge much less than attorneys. You get what you pay for, however. BPPs can only fill out forms, they cannot answer your questions, give you legal advice, and stand up for you in court.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-2-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-2-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-2\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-2-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-2-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            How much does bankruptcy cost in Oklahoma?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-2\"\n                            id=\"content-2-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-2-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>Bankruptcy filing fees, which vary in different jurisdictions and for different types of bankruptcy, are usually around $350. Payment plans and fee waivers are occasionally available. Legal fees also vary in different areas and in different kinds of bankruptcy. Payment plans are almost always available. Chapter 13 debtors normally include these fees in the monthly debt consolidation payment. Sliding scales are almost always available as well.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-3-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-3-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-3\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-3-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-3-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            How do I declare bankruptcy in Oklahoma?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-3\"\n                            id=\"content-3-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-3-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>Bankruptcy debtors must file a petition and schedules. These documents list all your assets and the reasons they are exempt. Bankruptcy debtors must also fully cooperate with the trustee and timely pay all required fees.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-4-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-4-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-4\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-4-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-4-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            How much debt do you have to have before declaring bankruptcy?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-4\"\n                            id=\"content-4-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-4-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>Most moneylenders have very little patience in this area. They quickly resort to foreclosure, wage garnishment, and other extreme measures. So, if you are more than one month behind on a secured debt, you should consider filing bankruptcy. As for the debt load, most financial planners say your total debt payment, including secured and unsecured obligations, should not exceed 36% of your monthly income.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div\n                        class=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                        id=\"section-5-faq\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"button-5-faq\"\n                        data-testid=\"fl-accordion-item\"\n                >\n                    <h4\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-header fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-between fl-no-margin\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-header-5\"\n                    >\n                        <button\n                                id=\"button-5-faq\"\n                                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                                aria-controls=\"content-5-faq\"\n                                class=\"fl-accordion-button fl-accordion-button-h4 fl-flex fl-flex-auto fl-justify-between is-opened fl-text-underline\"\n                                type=\"button\"\n                        >\n                            What is the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies?\n                            <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                <i\n                                        class=\"fa fa-angle-down small\"\n                                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                                ><\/i>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/button>\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <div\n                            class=\"fl-accordion-content active\"\n                            data-testid=\"fl-faq-question-content-5\"\n                            id=\"content-5-faq\"\n                            role=\"region\"\n                            aria-labelledby=\"button-5-faq\"\n                    >\n                        <p>Chapter 7 quickly discharges unsecured debt, like medical bills and credit cards. Chapter 13 gives families up to five years to gradually catch up on mortgage payments and erase other secured debt delinquency.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"was-this-helpful\">\n    <div\n            class=\"was-this-helpful__question-container\"\n            aria-labelledby=\"was-this-helpful__question\"\n            role=\"group\"\n    >\n        <span\n                id=\"was-this-helpful__question\"\n                class=\"was-this-helpful__question fl-text-lg-bold\"\n        >Was this helpful?<\/span>\n        <button\n                class=\"was-this-helpful__button fl-text-sm\"\n                aria-label=\"Yes\"\n                value=\"yes\"\n        >\n            <span class=\"was-this-helpful__button-text fl-text-bold\">Yes<\/span>\n            <i class=\"was-this-helpful__button-icon\">\n                <svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\" 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