What Is Bankruptcy?
Basic information on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy is a federal court process designed to help consumers and businesses eliminate their debts or repay them under the protection of the bankruptcy court. Bankruptcies can generally be described as "liquidations" or "reorganizations."
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The New Bankruptcy Law
The new bankruptcy law may make it harder to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
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Bankruptcy FAQ (Chapter 7 and Chapter 13)
Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy: what you need to know.
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Eliminating Tax Debts in Bankruptcy
Most taxes can't be eliminated in bankruptcy, but some can.
You may hear radio commercials offering the hope of eliminating tax debts in bankruptcy. But it's not as simple as it sounds. Most tax debts can't be wiped out in bankruptcy -- you'll continue to owe them at the end of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, or you'll have to repay them in full in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy repayment plan.
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Tell the Whole Truth When You File For Bankruptcy
Don't get clever and try to hide property. It will come back to haunt you.
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Your Obligations Under a Chapter 13 Plan
Learn which debts you must pay back when you file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
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How Bankruptcy Stops Your Creditors: The Automatic Stay
After you file for bankruptcy, the automatic stay offers potent legal protection against bill collectors.
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