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Bankruptcy
 Websites presented in alphabetical order "Straight" Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 
 "There are several types of bankruptcy, each provided in a separate chapter of the Bankruptcy Code, a federal statute. Proceedings under Chapter 7 (straight bankruptcy) involve surrendering most of the borrower's nonexempt assets." This site provides questions and answers about this type of bankruptcy, including explanations of exempt and nonexempt assets and how this type of case begins. From the American Bar Association (ABA). http://www.abanet.org/publiced/practical/bankruptcy7.html Topics: Business & Consumer Law, Finance, Investing, Money Last updated Mar 15, 2005 American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI)
"Dedicated to research and education on matters related to insolvency. ABI was founded ... to provide Congress and the public with unbiased analysis of bankruptcy issues." Features news, programs, events, publications, legislation, briefings, reports, and tutorials. The Consumer Education Center includes a FAQ, guidance in finding a bankruptcy attorney, and related links. http://www.abiworld.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home Topics: Business & Consumer Law, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Money, Statistics Last updated Apr 5, 2007 Bankruptcy
Provides an overview of U.S. bankruptcy laws and procedures and explains the differences between Chapter 7 (liquidation) and Chapter 11, 12, and 13 (reorganization) bankruptcy filings. Features a FAQ, glossary, comparison charts, and related resources. Also includes updates on bankruptcy legislation. From Nolo, a California publisher of legal self-help books. http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/bankruptcy/index.html Topics: Business & Consumer Law, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Money Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Bankruptcy
Provides a basic description of bankruptcy, the full text of the Federal Bankruptcy Code (Title 11 of the U.S. Code), the pertinent section of the Code of Federal Regulations (28 C.F.R., Part 58), federal judicial decisions and rules, state statutes and decisions, and links to related websites. From the Legal Information Institute (LII) at Cornell Law School. http://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/index.php/Bankruptcy Topics: Business & Consumer Law, Money Last updated Feb 12, 2006 Bankruptcy Basics
This site "provides basic information on different aspects of the federal bankruptcy laws," "a basic explanation of the different chapters under which a bankruptcy case may be filed and ... answer[s] some of the most commonly asked questions." Topics include Chapters 7 (liquidation), 13 (individual debt adjustment), 11 (reorganization), and 9 (municipality). Also includes a glossary. From the Bankruptcy Judges Division, Administrative Office of the United States Courts. http://www.uscourts.gov/bankruptcycourts/bankruptcybasics.html Topics: Business & Consumer Law Last updated Jun 4, 2009 Bankruptcy Statistics
"The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts compiles statistics on bankruptcy filings for each quarter ending December, March, June and September." This site features downloadable charts of quarterly filings and statistics for recent 12-month periods, the calendar year, and the fiscal year. Provides some information back to the 1980s. Includes links to bankruptcy forms and background information about bankruptcy procedures and terminology. http://www.uscourts.gov/bnkrpctystats/bankruptcystats.htm Topics: Business & Consumer Law, Money, Statistics Last updated Aug 10, 2004 Before You File for Personal Bankruptcy: Information About Credit Counseling and Debtor Education
The fact sheet discusses requirements of "The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 [which] launched a new era: With limited exceptions, people who plan to file for bankruptcy protection must get credit counseling from a government-approved organization within 180 days before they file. They also must complete a debtor education course to have their debts discharged." Also includes questions to ask when choosing a credit counselor. From the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre41.shtm Topics: Business & Consumer Law Last updated Feb 10, 2009 Filing for Bankruptcy Without an Attorney
This site explains that "[c]orporations and partnerships must have an attorney to file a bankruptcy case. Individuals, however, may represent themselves in bankruptcy court. While individuals can file a bankruptcy case without an attorney or 'pro se,' it is extremely difficult to do it successfully." Includes brief discussion with links on credit counseling, legal services, foreclosure, and petition preparers. From the U.S. Courts. http://www.uscourts.gov/bankruptcycourts/prose.html Topics: Business & Consumer Law Last updated Feb 10, 2009 New Bankruptcy Law
"This special section of the Bankruptcy & Debt topic in FindLaw for the Public contains information on The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. This law represents a major reform of the US bankruptcy system. The majority of changes instituted by this new law will not go into effect until October 17, 2005." Provides a FAQ, checklist of key changes, reasons for the reforms, and links to legislative resources. http://bankruptcy.findlaw.com/new-bankruptcy-law/ Topics: Business & Consumer Law, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Money Last updated Aug 22, 2005 |
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