Overview

Overwhelmed by debt? Claim your fresh start. Facing bankruptcy can be daunting, but you don't have to navigate it alone. The New Bankruptcy provides options in easy-to-understand language, putting the control back in your hands. You'll discover the differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy and how each can resolve debt, allowing you to reclaim your financial future. This book explains how to: quickly eliminate debt with Chapter 7 restructure debt under Chapter 13 confidently choose the chapter that best aligns with you, and navigate the bankruptcy process and rebuild a solid future. The latest edition has been updated to include current state and federal exemption amounts.

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9781413332902

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""Authoritative, comprehensive and packed with helpful advice and useful information, including state-specific details."" Eric Tyson, Author of Personal Finance For Dummies ""It's important to know whether [bankruptcy] remains a viable option, and this book will offer both explanations and reassurances"" Accounting Today ""When it comes to self-help legal stuff, nobody does a better job than Nolo."" USA TODAY

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Cara O'Neill is a bankruptcy and litigation attorney in Northern California and a legal editor and writer with Nolo. Before joining Nolo, she practiced in the areas of criminal and civil litigation, and bankruptcy. She also served as an administrative law judge and taught law courses as an adjunct professor. She received her law degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School, graduating Order of the Barristers--an honor society recognizing excellence in courtroom advocacy. Cara has edited, authored, and coauthored several Nolo books, including How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, The New Bankruptcy, Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court, and Credit Repair.

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