How To File For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

For over a decade, this friendly, comprehensive guide has helped more than 300,000 people cope with their debts. How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy takes you through the filing process, giving you the practical advice and official bankruptcy forms you'll need. Use How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy to:
- decide if bankruptcy is the right step to take
- determine if you qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
- fill out and file all forms
- cancel the largest amount of debt possible
- identify which debts will survive bankruptcy
- keep the maximum amount of property
- deal with secured debts
- represent yourself in routine bankruptcy hearings
- dismiss your case if you change your mind about filing
- rebuild your credit after bankruptcy

Stephen Elias is a bankruptcy attorney and author of many Nolo titles, including Trademark and Patent, Copyright and Trademark. Albin Renauer worked for various public-interest law firms before becoming a Nolo author. Robin Leonard is the author of many Nolo books, including Solve Your Money Troubles, Credit Repair and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.