The number of new personal bankruptcies filed each year continue
to increase. And there is no relief in sight. Bankruptcy is never a
painless or easy decision, but with a little know-how, you can get
through this process with a minimum of headache, heartache, and
indigestion. With a clear focus towards the future, you can then begin
to get your finances—and your life—back in order.

If
you’re considering bankruptcy, are currently in the process of
filing for bankruptcy, or on the brink of bankruptcy and looking for a
way to get through debt, Personal Bankruptcy For Dummies can help
you make the best decisions about your financial future.

Personal Bankruptcy For Dummies is a nuts-and-bolts toolbox,
which covers both Chap7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Written by two
seasoned experts on bankruptcy law, this easy-to-follow guide walks you
through the bankruptcy process and explains how to rebuild your credit
after filing for bankruptcy. Straightforward answers and re liable
advice can help you sort out all of your possibilities, with a clear
understanding of what you have to gain and what’s to lose. This
carefully written guidebook will show you how to:

• Consider
  alternatives to bankruptcy
• Decide which type of bankruptcy is
  right for you
• Prevent further financial damage before filing
  for bankruptcy
• Defend yourself from bill collectors and the
  IRS
• Save your home and other important assets
• Wipe out
  credit card debt
• Use bankruptcy to deal with tax debts


• Repair your credit and stay out of financial trouble

Filled with expert tips and tactics for navigating the world of
bankruptcy, Personal Bankruptcy For Dummies gives you the
ammunition and information you need to intelligently and confidently
choose your own best path and get back on your feet again.