Personal Bankruptcy Laws for Dummies

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Author: James P. Caher

ISBN-10: 0471773808

ISBN-13: 9780471773801

Category: Bankruptcy Law

With tips on understanding — and surviving — the new bankruptcy laws\ If you're considering bankruptcy, you need straightforward answers and reliable advice. This handy guide covers it all — so you can get your finances in line and your life back on track. This updated new edition covers everything you need to know about the new bankruptcy law and includes even better resources. Don't get desperate — get out of debt instead!\ Discover how to\ * Weigh the consequences of bankruptcy\ * Manage...

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With tips on understanding — and surviving — the new bankruptcy laws If you're considering bankruptcy, you need straightforward answers and reliable advice. This handy guide covers it all — so you can get your finances in line and your life back on track. This updated new edition covers everything you need to know about the new bankruptcy law and includes even better resources. Don't get desperate — get out of debt instead! Discover how to * Weigh the consequences of bankruptcy * Manage your spending * Find professional help you can trust * Decide on the right type of bankruptcy * Pass the means test * Keep more of your stuff

Introduction. Part I: Bankruptcy: The Big Picture. Chapter 1: Considering Bankruptcy. Chapter 2: Stopping the Bleeding. Chapter 3: Meeting the Players. Chapter 4: Deciding Which Type of Bankruptcy Is Best for You. Chapter 5: Confronting the Means Test. Chapter 6: Getting from Here to There: The Bankruptcy Process. Part II: Avoiding Bankruptcy. Chapter 7: Considering Alternatives to Bankruptcy. Chapter 8: Handling Bill Collectors. Chapter 9: Negotiating with the IRS. Part III: Keeping Your Stuff. Chapter 10: Understanding Which Assets Are Off Limits to Creditors. Chapter 11: Dealing with Secured Debts. Chapter 12: Saving Your Home. Part IV: Getting Rid of (Most of) Your Debt. Chapter 13: Lingering Obligations. Chapter 14: A House of Cards: Wiping Out Credit-Card Debts. Chapter 15: Give unto Caesar: Using Bankruptcy to Deal with Tax Debts. Chapter 16: The Devil Made Me Do It: Fines, Fraud, and Other Foibles. Chapter 17: Till Debt Due Us Part: Bankruptcy and Divorce. Chapter 18: Student Loans and Other Mind Games. Part V: Strategies for a Successful Bankruptcy. Chapter 19: Avoiding Troubles with Your Trustee. Chapter 20: Living on the Edge in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. Part VI: Enjoying Your Fresh Start. Chapter 21: Repairing Your Credit. Chapter 22: Staying Out of Financial Trouble. Part VII: The Part of Tens. Chapter 23: Ten Common Bankruptcy Mistakes. Chapter 24: TenThings You Can Do Right Now to Ease Your Financial Woes. Chapter 25: Ten Common Questions about Bankruptcy. Appendix: Homestead Exemption Laws. Index.