How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy - Softcover

Renauer, Albin; Leonard, Robin; Michon, Kathleen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 087337827X ISBN 13: 9780873378277

Publisher: Nolo, 2002

Synopsis

New laws that went into effect in October 2005 have made it more difficult to file for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, but the main reasons why people need to file remain. Readers with overwhelming debt will need How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy more than ever. It will guide readers through each step of the process, showing how to: § decide if bankruptcy is the right step to take § fill out and file all forms § cancel the largest amount of debt possible § identify which debts will remain after bankruptcy § keep the maximum amount of property § figure out if you can keep your home § deal with secured debts § represent yourself in routine court hearings § start rebuilding your credit after bankruptcy The 13th edition is completely updated and revised to reflect the new laws and provides the latest forms and instructions needed for the entire process.

About this title

About the Author

Stephen R. Elias is an attorney and associate publisher at Nolo.com. He is the author of many Nolo titles, including: How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Trademark, and Legal Research. Steve has been interviewed by major media including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Good Morning America, 20/20, and Money Magazine. Albin Renauer received his J.D. in 1985 from the University of Michigan Law School and served on the Michigan Law Review. He worked for various public-interest law firms and for the California Supreme Court before coming to Nolo, where he has edited several books and software packages. Attorney Robin Leonard is the author of many Nolo books including Solve Your Money Troubles, Credit Repair, and Take Control of Your Student Loan Debt and co-author of How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples.

Synopsis

Thoroughly revised to incorporate the new Bankruptcy Reform Act, a definitive guide to the bankruptcy process offers helpful step-by-step directions, tear-out forms, and advice on such topics as debt, property liability, asset protection, and rebuilding credit. Original. IP.

Edition details

• Publisher: Nolo
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 087337827X
• ISBN 13: 9780873378277
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352
• Editor: Elias Stephen