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Why File Bankruptcy?
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The Downside to Filing Bankruptcy
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Restoring Credit After Bankruptcy
Debts That Cannot Be Discharged in Bankruptcy
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Repair Your Credit and Fix Your Finances
Frequently-asked questions
- How will I know when I need to file bankruptcy?
- What common mistakes do debtors make before bankruptcy?
- How does bankruptcy work?
- Which debts are relieved by bankruptcy?
- Which debts are not discharged in bankruptcy?
- Can I lose my job if I file for bankruptcy?
- Which type of bankruptcy should I file?
- Is the credit counseling requirement difficult to fulfill?
- What steps can I take to repair my credit rating after bankruptcy?
Overview
- Types of bankruptcy cases.
- Actions not halted by bankruptcy.
- Meeting of creditors.
- Notices you must receive from an attorney or debt relief agency.
- Evolution of the bankruptcy laws.
- How to use Voice Case Information System (VCIS).
- How to use PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
- Glossary of bankruptcy terms.
The debtor’s estate
- What assets are included?
- Excluded assets.
- Debts not dischargeable in bankruptcy.
- Priority claims.
- Voiding of preferential transfers.
- Is a transfer fraudulent?
Creditors’ proceedings
- 3 types of creditors and their requirement to negotiate in good faith.
- Notice to creditors.
- Reaffirmation of debt to retain property.
- Creditor’s proof of claim.
- Obligations not blocked by automatic stay.
- Automatic lifting of stay for non-performance.
- Objecting to discharge or confirmation.
- Checklist of creditor’s proceedings.
- Dismissal of case.
Selected forms
Chapter 7 straight bankruptcy
- Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between a Chapter 7 and a Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
- How difficult is it to qualify for Chapter 7?
- What other steps must I take?
- What happens after I file?
- Will I need to go to court?
- What problems can arise at the creditor’s meeting?
- What other problems can occur?
Details
- Summary of the proceedings.
- Required documents.
- List of creditors.
- Practical tips.
- Checklist and timetable of Chapter 7 tasks.
Selected forms
Means test
Chapter 13 wage earner’s adjustment of debts
- Frequently asked questions
- What are the advantages of a Chapter 13 filing?
- The disadvantages?
- How does a Chapter 13 repayment plan work?
- What are the most common objections to repayment plans?
- What is considered a reasonable expense during the life of a repayment plan?
Details
- Summary of proceedings.
- Required documents.
- Trustee’s duties.
- Requirements of the plan.
- Trustee objections to the plan.
- Creditors’ claims.
- Confirmation hearing.
- Modification of plan or suspension of payments.
- Annual reporting requirements.
- Discharge.
- Checklist and timetable of Chapter 13 tasks.
- Conversion from Chapter 13 to Chapter 7.
Selected forms
Chapter 12 family farmer and fisherman bankruptcy
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