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Overwhelmed with debt? Help is here. When bills pile up, and relief isn't in sight, you need answers. How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy gives you the knowledge you need to decide whether bankruptcy is right for you, including: which debts get wiped out in bankruptcy what property you'll be able to keep (you don't lose everything) how to retain your home or car, if possible, and whether your income qualifies you to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Once you're ready to take control of your finances, you'll be able to navigate the bankruptcy process with confidence. The easy-to-understand instructions will teach you how to: complete the official bankruptcy court forms file your debtor education course certificates prepare for the meeting of creditors (the one appearance you'll make) , and rebuild your credit after receiving your fresh start. And, most importantly, if the law changes, you'll know. Nolo provides access to legal changes on the How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy updates page.
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Stephen R. Elias is an attorney and former associate publisher at Nolo, as well as the current President of National Bankruptcy Law Project. He is the author of many Nolo books, most recently Bankruptcy for Small Business Owners. Other titles include Special Needs Trusts: Protect Your Child's Financial Future, How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, and Legal Research: How to Find and Understand the Law. He is also one of the original authors of Nolo's bestselling WillMaker software. Steve holds a law degree from Hastings College of Law and practiced law in California, New York, and Vermont before joining Nolo in 1980. He has been featured in such major media as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Good Morning America, 20/20, Money magazine, and more. Steve's blog on bankruptcy and foreclosure law can be found at Nolo's Bankruptcy & Foreclosure Blog.
