OptimusLaw® Bankruptcy Law Help Center

The OptimusLaw® Bankruptcy Law Help Center is a great source of general information about bankruptcy laws, bankruptcy procedures, bankruptcy terms, Chapter 7: Liquidation, Chapter 11: Business Reorganization, Chapter 12: Family Farming Business Reorganization, Chapter 13: Adjustment of an Individual’s Debts, creditors’ rights, debtors’ rights and debt collection.  Click a category below or scroll down to view the Bankruptcy Law Help Center article index.

Bankruptcy Article Categories

Bankruptcy Issues & Topics     Bankruptcy Laws & Procedures     Bankruptcy Law Glossary       Federal Bankruptcy Law Issues & Information     Bankruptcy Law Statistics & Internet Resources

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Bankruptcy Issues & Topics

What Is Bankruptcy?     Should I File For Bankruptcy?     Alternatives To Filing Bankruptcy     Should I Hire A Lawyer?     Bankruptcy Laws     What Is The Difference Between Chapter 7 And Chapter 13?     Which Chapter Of The Bankruptcy Code Is Right For You?     Are You Eligible For Chapter 13?     What Are The Advantages Of Filing Under Chapter 7?     What Are The Advantages Of Filing Under Chapter 13?     Considerations For Business Owners     What Is Involuntary Bankruptcy?     Where Should I File For Bankruptcy?     What Are The Negative Effects Of Filing Bankruptcy?     What Will It Cost To File Bankruptcy?       Will I Lose My Home, Car Or Other Property If I File For Bankruptcy?     Will Bankruptcy Stop Creditors From Calling?     Will All Of My Debts Be Discharged In A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?     How Long Will It Take To Complete A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?     Creditors' Rights     Debtors' Rights     Dischargeable Debts     Nondischargeable Debts     Secured Debts     Unsecured Debts     Priority Of Claims     Exemptions     Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA)     Credit Counseling Services     Approved Credit Counseling Agencies

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Bankruptcy Laws & Procedures

U.S. Bankruptcy Code     Chapter 7 - Liquidation     Chapter 11 - Business Reorganization     Chapter 12 – Family Farming Business Reorganization     Chapter 13 – Adjustment of an Individual’s Debts     What Are The Procedures For Filing Bankruptcy?     Filing A Petition     Bankruptcy Forms     Automatic Stay       Appointing A Trustee     The Chapter 13 Plan     Creditors File Proof Of Claims     Meeting Of The Creditors     Creditors File Objections     Confirmation Hearing     Accumulation And Distribution Of Funds To Creditors     Discharge Hearing     Trustee's Final Report

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Bankruptcy Law Glossary

Asset     Attachment     Bankruptcy     Bankruptcy Estate     Collateral     Credit     Credit Report     Credit Reporting Agency     Creditor     Debt     Debtor     Debt Consolidation Loan     Equity     Exemption     Foreclosure     Garnishment       Judgment     Lawsuit     Lien     Liquidate     Mortgage     Nonexempt Property     Personal Property     Priority Claim     Real Property     Repossession     Secured Claim     Secured Creditor     Tax Lien     Trustee     Unsecured Claim     Unsecured Creditor

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Federal Bankruptcy Law Issues & Information

Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA)     Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)     Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978     United States Bankruptcy Courts     United States Business Bankruptcy Statistics     United States Personal Bankruptcy Statistics     U.S. Government Web Site     U.S. Government Business Bankruptcy Web Site       United States Government Consumer Web Site - Your Money     United States Statistics     Federal Courts     United States Code     Law Library of Congress     United States Constitution     Bill of Rights - United States Constitution Amendments I-X     Amendments to the United States Constitution

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Bankruptcy Law Statistics & Internet Resources

American Association of Debt Management Organizations     American Bankruptcy Institute     Credit Reporting Agencies - Equifax     Credit Reporting Agencies - Experian     Credit Reporting Agencies - TransUnion     Free Annual Credit Report       Federal Trade Commission Credit Web Site     Federal Trade Commission - Fair Debt Collection     IRS - Credit Counseling Organizations: A Service or A Scam?     National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys     United States Bankruptcy Code     United States Organizations for Bankruptcy Alternatives

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