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by Cara O'Neill (Author)

Want to enjoy a debt-free life?
Help is here.

You don't have to struggle with burdensome debt. Filing for Chapter 7 can offer relief in as few as four months. Using easy-to-understand language, How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy explains the process for:

• determining if you'll qualify for a Chapter 7 discharge


• identifying debts that get wiped out


• protecting your property and assets, and


• retaining your home or car.

Once you're ready to file, our step-by-step instructions guide you through:

• completing all bankruptcy forms


• preparing for the meeting of creditors (your one required appearance)


• submitting debtor education course certificates, and


• rebuilding your credit for a fresh start.

The 24th edition is fully updated with current state and federal statutory exemption amounts.