How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy - Softcover

Elias Attorney, Stephen; Renauer J.D., Albin; Leonard J.D., Robin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1413316336 ISBN 13: 9781413316339

Publisher: NOLO, 2011

Synopsis

Find debt relief by filing bankruptcy with this all-in-one-book!

If you have more debt than you can possibly pay off, the bankruptcy system is there to help -- and with How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, you'll find the clear and user-friendly information, advice and forms you need to get through the entire process.

First, the book will help you determine whether you qualify for Chapter 7 -- and whether it is the best way to deal with your debts. Then you'll find out how to:

stop wage garnishments and attachments

cancel as much debt as possible

deal with secured debts

keep the maximum amount of property

keep your home, if possible

rebuild credit after bankruptcy

The 17th edition is revised to include sample forms and figures, changes to state exemption laws (which determine what property bankruptcy filers may keep), and the latest court decisions. Plus, state and federal charts let you quickly find your states' exemption laws. Please note: This book does not cover business bankruptcies, farm reorganizations or individual repayment plans (Chapter 13). For Chapter 13 bankruptcy, see Nolo's Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.

About this title

Review:

In these times of massive credit card debt and stagnating incomes, filing for bankruptcy has become the only relief for thousands of people. The information in How to File for Bankruptcy is so complete that a person can file virtually on his own, without needing to hire a lawyer. By no means does the book encourage filing for bankruptcy, but it will help anyone in serious financial trouble determine if bankruptcy might be a sensible course to take, and examines what kind is appropriate for different individuals. All of the necessary forms are included, complete with explicit directions. Like all Nolo Press titles, this is a straightforward, no-nonsense book of useful advice and specific guidance, written in clear, easy-to-understand language.

Book Description:

"Includes clear instructions on when and how to fill out all the necessary forms, which assets you may legally keep, even advice on whether your case is complicated enough to make it worth your while to hire a lawyer."

About this edition

• Publisher: NOLO
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1413316336
• ISBN 13: 9781413316339
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 458