How to File for Bankruptcy - Softcover

Elias, Stephen; Leonard, Robin; Renauer, Albin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0873370791 ISBN 13: 9780873370790

Publisher: Nolo.com, 1989

Synopsis

Each year approximately one million Americans file for bankruptcy. This bestselling book shows how to wipe out debts and get a fresh start. Provides a complete overview of the bankruptcy process, shows if bankruptcy is the best option, and provides step-by-step instructions with the tear-out forms necessary to file.

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Reviews

This book focuses almost exclusively on personal or so-called "straight" bankruptcy under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code, and excludes detailed consideration of Chapter 13 repayment plans. The authors, all lawyers associated with Nolo Press, provide step-by-step information necessary to determine whether or not, and how, to file. Included are worksheets, examples, and illustrative filled-in forms. Although not stated, this volume is apparently intended by Nolo to replace Janice Kosel's perennial Bankruptcy: Do It Yourself , which has a California emphasis; however, it will complement her Chapter 13: Federal Plan to Repay Debts (Nolo Pr., 1987. 3d ed.). The present work is more up-to-date than Benji Anosike's How To Declare Your Personal Bankruptcy Without a Lawyer (Do-It-Yourself Pubs., 1983), and although less comprehensive than the excellent Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Practice (National Consumer Law Ctr., 1988 . 3d ed.), which is intended for lawyers but useful for laypersons, this is a best buy to support a commonly asked legal reference question. Recommended for public and academic libraries.
- Merlin Whiteman, Indiana Univ. Sch. of Law, Indianapolis
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Nolo.com
• Publication date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0873370791
• ISBN 13: 9780873370790
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 1