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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy gives the debtor a "fresh start."

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“A chapter 13 bankruptcy is also called a wage earner's plan. It enables individuals with regular income to develop a plan to repay all or part of their debts.”

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Filing Fees:
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Chapter 13: $281
The courts only except cashier checks or money orders made payable to "The United States Bankruptcy Court".

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Average Cost for an Attorney:
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Chapter 13: $1,800.00 - $2,400.00

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May 2011

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Table of Contents

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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
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  • Emergency Petition

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"With last year's change in the bankruptcy laws creating unprecedented confusion in the field, it's important to know whether it remains a viable option, and this book will offer both explanations and reassurances..."

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The New Bankruptcy also provides worksheets to help you determine whether you can file for bankruptcy under the new law. It also includes checklists, sample forms and easy-to-use legal charts for all 50 states. It does not come with the forms to file your bankruptcy for this kit read the next paragraph and follow the link.

List of Sample Forms

  • Voluntary Petition
  • Form 6: Summary of Schedules
  • Form 6: Statistical Summary of Certain Liabilities
  • Form 6: Schedule A-Real Property
  • Form 6: Schedule B-Personal Property
  • Form 6: Schedule C-Property Claimed as Exempt
  • Form 6: Schedule D-Creditors Holding Secured Claims
  • Form 6: Schedule E-Creditors Holding Unsecured Priority Claims
  • Form 6: Schedule F-Creditors Holding Unsecured Nonpriority Claims
  • Form 6: Schedule G-Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases
  • Form 6: Schedule H-Codebtors
  • Form 6: Schedule I-Current Income of Individual Debtor(s)
  • Form 6: Schedule J-Current Expenditures of Individual Debtor(s)
  • Form 6: Declaration Concerning Debtor's Schedules
  • Form 7: Statement of Financial Affairs
  • Form 201: Notice to Individual Consumer Debtor Under § 342(b) Bankruptcy Code
  • Form B22A: Statement of Current Monthly Income and Means Test Calculation
  • Form 8: Chapter 7 Individual Debtor's Statement of Intention
  • Form 21: Statement of Social Security Number
  • Statement Pursuant to Rule 2016(B)
  • Creditor Matrix Cover Sheet
  • Creditor Mailing Matrix

The New Bankruptcy: Will It Work for You?

By Attorney Stephen R. Elias, Nolo Press

Venue:

National - All States

Purchase this kit and if you cannot complete your bankruptcy we will give you a $50.00 credit towards our online or office chapter 7 bankruptcy paralegal service plus any additional discount we may be offering.

Considering bankruptcy? Get the facts and find out how bankruptcy could work for you.

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"A clear path through the bankruptcy maze!"

"Bankruptcy laws have changed, and figuring out how to use them effectively is harder than ever. For plain-English guidance you can trust, turn to The New Bankruptcy."

"Here, you'll discover the clear-cut answers, information and strategies you need to figure out whether bankruptcy is the right solution for your debt problems. Find out:"

  • qualifying for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
  • how Chapter 13 repayment plans work
  • which debts are wiped out
  • how bankruptcy affects homeowners
  • keeping cars and other property
  • how bankruptcy affects credit
  • alternative ways to handle debt problems
  • paperwork requirements
  • and much more

The 4th edition is completely updated to show how the courts have interpreted the new bankruptcy laws. It also provides worksheets to help you determine whether you can file for bankruptcy, and includes helpful checklists, sample forms and easy-to-use legal charts for all 50 states.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The New Bankruptcy Law: A Work in Progress

1. What Is Bankruptcy?

  1. Types of Bankruptcy
  2. How Bankruptcy Stops Collection Efforts
  3. The Bankruptcy Trustee
  4. Changes to the Bankruptcy Laws

2. Who Can File for Bankruptcy

  1. Credit Counseling
  2. Calculating Your Income Status
  3. Chapter 7 Eligibility Requirements
  4. Chapter 13 Eligibility Requirements

3. How Bankruptcy Affects Your Debts

  1. Debts That Will Be Discharged in Bankruptcy
  2. Debts That Survive Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
  3. Debts That Survive Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
  4. Debts Discharged Only Under Chapter 13
  5. How Joint Debts Are Handled

4. Your Property and Bankruptcy

  1. Your Bankruptcy Estate
  2. Inventory Your Property
  3. Value Your Property
  4. Understanding Exemptions

5. Your Home

  1. Homeowners Filing for Bankruptcy Under Chapter 7
  2. Homeowners Filing for Bankruptcy Under Chapter 13
  3. Renters Filing for Bankruptcy

6. What Happens to Property That Secures a Loan

  1. What Are Secured Debts?
  2. How Secured Debts Are Handled in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
  3. Eliminating Liens in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
  4. How Secured Debts Are Handled in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

7. Your Credit Cards

  1. If Your Balance Is Zero
  2. If You Owe Money but Are Current
  3. If You Are in Default

8. Your Job, Freedom, and Self-Respect

  1. Will You Lose Your Self-Respect?
  2. Will You Lose Your Job?
  3. Effect of Bankruptcy on Job Applicants
  4. Other Forms of Discrimination Because of Bankruptcy
  5. Effect of Bankruptcy on Child Custody
  6. Effect of Bankruptcy on Your Freedoms

9. Bankruptcy Forms and Procedures

  1. The Means Test
  2. Challenges for Abuse
  3. Valuation Hearings
  4. Common Chapter 7 Motions and Proceedings
  5. Conversions From One Chapter to Another
  6. Potential Problems in Chapter 13
  7. Filling Out the Bankruptcy Forms

10. Getting Help With Your Bankruptcy

  1. Debt Relief Agencies
  2. Bankruptcy Lawyers
  3. Bankruptcy Petition Preparers
  4. Books and Internet Resources

11. Alternatives to Bankruptcy

  1. Do Nothing
  2. Negotiate With Your Creditors
  3. Get Outside Help to Design a Repayment Plan
  4. File for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
  5. File for Chapter 12 Bankruptcy

Glossary

Appendixes

A. Federal and State Exemption

B. Tables Charts

  • Median Family Income
  • National Standards for Allowable Living Expenses
  • Allowable Living Expenses for Transportation

C. Sample Bankruptcy Forms

  • Form 1, Voluntary Petition
  • Form 6, Summary of Schedules
  • Form 6, Statistical Summary of Certain Liabilities
  • Form 6, Schedule A-Real Property
  • Form 6, Schedule B-Personal Property
  • Form 6, Schedule C-Property Claimed as Exempt
  • Form 6, Schedule D-Creditors Holding Secured Claims
  • Form 6, Schedule E-Creditors Holding Unsecured Priority Claims
  • Form 6, Schedule F-Creditors Holding Unsecured Nonpriority Claims
  • Form 6, Schedule G-Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases
  • Form 6, Schedule H-Co-debtors
  • Form 6, Schedule I-Current Income of Individual Debtor(s)
  • Form 6, Schedule J-Current Expenditures of Individual Debtor(s)
  • Form 6, Declaration Concerning Debtor's Schedules
  • Form 7, Statement of Financial Affairs
  • Form 201, Notice to Individual Consumer Debtor Under § 342(b) Bankruptcy Code
  • Form B22A, Statement of Current Monthly Income and Means Test Calculation
  • Form 8-Chapter 7 Individual Debtor's Statement of Intention
  • Form 21, Statement of Social Security Number
    Statement Pursuant to Rule 2016(B)
  • Creditor Matrix Cover Sheet
  • Creditor Mailing Matrix

D. Worksheets

  • Worksheet A: Current Monthly Income
  • Worksheet B: Allowable Monthly Expenses
  • Worksheet C: Monthly Disposable Income
  • Worksheet D: The Means Test
  • Worksheet E: Personal Property Checklist
  • Worksheet F: Property Value Schedule

Index

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“Other metro areas in the top 10 were the California cities of Stockton (3.53 percent), Modesto (3.39 percent), Riverside-San Bernardino (3.37 percent), Bakersfield (2.88 percent), and Vallejo-Fairfield (2.85 percent), along with the Reno-Sparks metro area in Nevada (2.67 percent) and the Florida metro areas of Port St. Lucie (2.63 percent) and Orlando-Kissimmee (2.57 percent).”

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