Bankruptcy: Is It the Right Solution to Your Debt Problems?

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Trying to decide whether or not to file for bankruptcy? This book from consumer-debt expert Robin Leonard addresses questions and concerns that may be keeping you up into the wee hours of night, including: *Will I wipe out all of my debts? *Will I lose my house? *Will I lose my apartment? *Can I keep my car and other property? *Can I keep my credit cards? *Will I lose my job? *Will I lose custody of my children? *Will I go to jail? *Will someone from the bankruptcy court visit my home or business? *Can I move? *Can I change jobs? *Can I get divorced? *Will my friends and neighbors find out? *Is it hard to file? *Will I be able to get credit in the future? *Will I be able to rent an apartment in the future? *Is bankruptcy even necessary? With these compassionate answers in hand, you'll be able to make the best decisions for your financial future. The 2nd edition is completely revised to reflect the latest bankruptcy rules, including changes in your state's exemption laws that let you protect your property.


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"Trying to decide whether or not to file for bankruptcy? This book from consumer-debt expert Robin Leonard addresses questions and concerns that may be keeping you up into the wee hours of night, including: Will I wipe out all of my debts? Will I lose my house? Will I lose my apartment? Can I keep my car and other property? Can I keep my credit cards? Will I lose my job? Will I lose custody of my children? Will I go to jail? Will someone from the bankruptcy court visit my home or business? Can I move? Can I change jobs? Can I get divorced? Will my friends and neighbors find out? Is it hard to file? Will I be able to get credit in the future? Will I be able to rent an apartment in the future? Is bankruptcy even necessary? With these compassionate answers in hand, you'll be able to make the best decisions for your financial future. The 2nd edition is completely revised to reflect the latest bankruptcy rules, including changes in your state's exemption laws that let you protect your property.


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Attorney Robin Leonard has been featured as a money and credit advisor on Good Morning America and CNN, and in publications across the country, including Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine, U.S. News & World Report, Money, Forbes and the Los Angeles Times. She is the author of many Nolo books including Money Troubles: Legal Strategies to Cope with Your Debts, Credit Repair, Take Control of Your Student Loan Debt, and Bankruptcy: Is It the Right Solution to Your Debt Problems? and co-author of How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples.


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Explains the bankruptcy process in plain language, with checklists, step-by-step instructions, state exemption tables, and sample forms. Material is up-beat, detailed yet readable, and to the point. This eighth edition contains new information on deciding if bankruptcy is the right option, rebuilding credit, keeping property, and negotiating with aggressive creditors. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)


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