Bankruptcy Courts & Procedures

by Pamela Everett Nollkamper

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Written by a professional paralegal with more than 18 years of experience, Bankruptcy Courts & Procedures provides the tools necessary to guide you through your case whether you’re new to the field or an experienced bankruptcy professional.

Bankruptcy Courts & Procedures provides information necessary to file in every bankruptcy court nationwide, with filing requirements for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

In addition to filing guidelines, the book is a comprehensive source for bankruptcy proceedings. The author offers a thorough overview of bankruptcy, including:

• All Types of Bankruptcy Cases
• Adversary Proceedings
• Conversion and Dismissal
• Role of the Trustee
• Debtor's Estate and Appeals
• The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention & Consumer Protection Act of 2005

This completely revised third edition of Bankruptcy Courts & Procedures by Pamela Everett Nollkamper introduces the new bankruptcy law known as Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. The entire book has been revamped to include changes brought forth by the new law. Key elements include:

New chapters

• Needs-Based Bankruptcy (Chapter 4)
• Cross-Border Insolvency (Chapter 10)

New and updated Forms

40 New Forms That Reflect the New Law Including:

• Certification and Disclosure of Bankruptcy Preparer (Chapter 1)
• Statements of Monthly Income Forms for Chapters 7, 11, and 13 Bankruptcy (Chapter 4)
• Schedules A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and J for Chapter 7 Straight Bankruptcy (Chapter 5)
• List of Creditors (Chapter 6)
• Disclosure Statement and Order Approving Disclosure Statement (Chapter 7)
• Order Confirming Chapter 12 Plan (Chapter 8)
• Discharge of Debtor Before or After Completion of Chapter 13 Plan (Chapter 9)
• Involuntary Bankruptcy Petition and Summons (Chapter 11)
• Reaffirmation Agreement and Motion for Approval (Chapter 12)
• Summons and Subpoenas for Involuntary Proceedings (Chapter 14)
• Notice of Appeal (Chapter 15)

Revised Bankruptcy Court Directory (Chapter 16)

Current contact information for:

• Judges
• Clerks
• Bankruptcy Administrators
• Bankruptcy Trustees

New filing requirements and procedures concerning:

• Documents
• Matrices
• Notice
• Motions
• Electronic access to court records
• Fax
• Number of copies required

You’ll find specific examples and requirements for filing cases in every U.S. bankruptcy court. This forms-oriented guide includes:

• National filing directory with names, addresses, phone numbers and filing requirements for every jurisdiction in the country.
• More than 140 sample forms, checklists, petitions, schedules and timetables to ensure all relevant information is completed correctly and included in filing.
• Listings of courts utilizing computerized telephone information, PACER and VCIS.
• Summaries of procedures to effectively complete files and documents.
• Protocol for obtaining copies, including phone numbers for copy centers and per-copy charges.
• And much more!

Updated twice annually. ISBN 1-58012-011-3 Book price: $99.00

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