Overview

The Bankruptcy Handbook provides a clear and concise overview of the legal and financial processes, and of the implications for people facing bankruptcy. It provides practical assistance to all working in the insolvency field, in rural as well as urban areas. \nIt includes: \n \n case studies for different bankruptcy scenarios; \n an overview of the relationship between bankruptcy and family law; \n discussion of taxation and superannuation; \n an Australia-wide contact list; \n information about the sequestration order and key bankruptcy processes; \n practical resources such as a guide to filling out the ITSA Statement of Affairs, which is reproduced in full; \n the pros and cons of alternatives to bankruptcy such as debt agreements and personal insolvency agreements; \n web addresses for various resources, including ITSA forms; and \n a glossary. \n \nThe book’s plain, accessible language and its recognition of the importance of emotional issues mean that it will also be helpful to many debtors having to consider the option of bankruptcy. \nThe authors are three of Australia’s most experienced practitioners: Dr Betty Weule, doyenne of Australian financial counsellors, Dr Wayne Warburton, psychologist, of the National Financial Counsellors Resource Service, and Richard Brading, Principal Solicitor of the Wesley Community Legal Service.

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Author:   Betty Weule ,  Wayne Warburton ,  Richard Brading
Publisher:   Federation Press
Imprint:   Federation Press
Edition:   2nd New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 20.80cm
Weight:   0.160kg
ISBN:  

9781862876217

ISBN 10:   1862876215
Pages:   128
Publication Date:   20 December 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Introduction The History of Bankruptcy Bankruptcy in Australia Bankruptcy Today Becoming Bankrupt The Sequestration Order Filling out the Statement of Affairs Financial Counselling for Potential Bankrupts Choosing Bankruptcy Administration of the Bankrupt Estate What Happens to the Property of the Bankrupt? Personal Insolvency Agreements Part IX Debt Agreements Contributions to the Bankruptcy Release From Bankruptcy Personal Injury Compensation Taxation Superannuation Bankruptcy and Family Law Permission to Leave the Country Part XI: Administration of Insolvent Deceased Estates Glossary of Terms Appendix I: The Statement of Affairs Appendix II: ITSA Prescribed information Appendix III: Where to Seek Additional Information Index

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This small book serves very well its function as a handbook for the uninitiated. It is written in clear, uncomplicated style, and its readability is enhanced by the use of sub-heading and bulleted lists. This volume is reasonably priced, and as an easy way to be introduced to the basics of bankruptcy, any library would benefit by this modest expenditure. - Australian Law Librarian, Vol 16 No 2, 2008

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