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How to file for chapter 7 bankruptcy / Attorney Cara O'Neill & Albin Renauer, J.D.
"Overwhelmed with debt? Help is here. When bills pile up, and relief isn't in sight, you need answers. How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy gives you the knowledge you need to decide whether bankruptcy is right for you, including: which debts get wiped out in bankruptcy what property you'll be able to keep (you don't lose everything) how to retain your home or car, if possible, and whether your income qualifies you to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Once you're ready to take control of your finances, you'll be able to navigate the bankruptcy process with confidence. The easy-to-understand instructions will teach you how to: complete the official bankruptcy court forms file your debtor education course certificates prepare for the meeting of creditors (the one appearance you'll make), and rebuild your credit after receiving your fresh start. And, most importantly, if the law changes, you'll know. Nolo provides access to legal changes on the How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy updates page." -- ONIX annotation.
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- ISBN: 9781413329162
- ISBN: 1413329160
- Physical Description: 520 pages : forms ; 27 cm
- Edition: Twenty-second edition.
- Publisher: Berkeley, California : Nolo, 2017.
- Copyright: ©2017
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Should you file for chapter 7 bankruptcy? -- The automatic stay -- Your property and bankruptcy -- Your house -- Secured debts -- Complete and file your bankruptcy paperwork -- Handling your case in court -- Life after bankruptcy -- Which debts are discharged -- Help beyond the book. |
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| Subject: | Bankruptcy > United States. Bankruptcy > United States > Popular works. |
| Genre: | Law for laypersons. Popular works. |
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Table of Contents
How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Your Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Companion | p. 1 | |
| 1 | Should You File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? | p. 7 |
| Bankruptcy in America: The Big Picture | p. 9 | |
| An Overview of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy | p. 12 | |
| Who Cannot File for Chapter 7 | p. 24 | |
| Does Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Make Economic Sense? | p. 35 | |
| Alternatives to Chapter 7 Bankruptcy | p. 47 | |
| 2 | The Automatic Stay | p. 59 |
| Actions Prohibited by the Stay | p. 61 | |
| When the Stay Doesn't Apply | p. 65 | |
| Evictions | p. 70 | |
| 3 | Your Property and Bankruptcy | p. 75 |
| Property in Your Bankruptcy Estate | p. 76 | |
| Property That Isn't in Your Bankruptcy Estate | p. 89 | |
| Property You Can Keep (The Exemption System) | p. 91 | |
| Selling Nonexempt Property Before You File | p. 109 | |
| 4 | Your House | p. 113 |
| How Bankruptcy Affects a Typical Homeowner | p. 114 | |
| If You're Behind on Your Mortgage Payments | p. 119 | |
| Will You Lose Your Home? | p. 129 | |
| 5 | Secured Debts | p. 145 |
| What Are Secured Debts? | p. 148 | |
| What Happens to Secured Debts When You File for Bankruptcy | p. 153 | |
| Options for Handling Secured Debts in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy | p. 156 | |
| Choosing the Best Options | p. 172 | |
| Step-by-Step Instructions | p. 181 | |
| 6 | Complete and File Your Bankruptcy Paperwork | p. 193 |
| Gather the Necessary Documents | p. 195 | |
| Get Some Information From the Court | p. 201 | |
| For Married Filers | p. 205 | |
| Required Forms and Documents | p. 208 | |
| Voluntary Petition for Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy (Form 101) | p. 213 | |
| Relating to Eviction Judgments (Forms 101A and 101B) | p. 220 | |
| Form 106 Schedules | p. 220 | |
| Statement of Financial Affairs for Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy (Form 107) | p. 263 | |
| Statement of Intention for Individuals Filing Under Chapter 7 (Form 108) | p. 273 | |
| Your Statement About Your Social Security Numbers (Form 121) | p. 277 | |
| The Means Test Forms | p. 277 | |
| Notice Required by 11 U.S.C. § 342(b) for Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy (Form 2010) | p. 301 | |
| Creditor Mailing List | p. 302 | |
| How to File Your Papers | p. 303 | |
| After You File | p. 307 | |
| 7 | Handling Your Case in Court | p. 311 |
| Routine Bankruptcy Procedures | p. 313 | |
| Amending Your Bankruptcy Papers | p. 329 | |
| Filing a Change of Address | p. 334 | |
| Special Problems | p. 334 | |
| 8 | Life After Bankruptcy | p. 349 |
| Newly Acquired or Discovered Property | p. 350 | |
| Newly Discovered Creditors | p. 353 | |
| Postbankruptcy Attempts to Collect Debts | p. 354 | |
| Attempts to Collect Clearly Discharged Debts | p. 358 | |
| Attempts to Revoke Your Discharge | p. 360 | |
| Postbankruptcy Discrimination | p. 361 | |
| Rebuilding Credit | p. 363 | |
| 9 | Which Debts Are Discharged | p. 373 |
| Debts That Will Be Discharged in Bankruptcy | p. 375 | |
| Debts That Survive Chapter 7 Bankruptcy | p. 377 | |
| Disputes Over Dischargeability | p. 396 | |
| 10 | Help Beyond the Book | p. 403 |
| Debt Relief Agencies | p. 404 | |
| Bankruptcy Petition Preparers | p. 406 | |
| Legal Research | p. 416 | |
| Glossary | p. 429 | |
| Appendix | ||
| How to Use the Downloadable Forms on the Nolo Website | p. 455 | |
| List of Forms Available on the Nolo Website | p. 455 | |
| Index | p. 459 |
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