The Family Lawyer's Guide to Bankruptcy Forms, Tips, and Strategies/Shayna M. Steinfeld and Bruce R. Steinfeld |
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| Author:
| Steinfeld, Shayna M.
Steinfeld, Bruce R. |
| Contribution by:
| American Bar Association, Section of Family Law Staff, |
| ISBN: | 978-1-64105-209-2 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2019 |
| Publisher: | American Bar Association
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $139.95 |
Book Description:
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An overview of bankruptcy law as it pertains to the unique needs of the divorce practitioner, this fourth edition offers practical guidance on how bankruptcy law affects divorcing spouses, updating developing caselaw under BAPCPA. Topics include types of bankruptcy cases, case commencement, automatic stay, property of the estate, lien avoidance, priority of alimony, maintenance and support debts, avoidability of transfers between married spouses, executory contracts, dismissal, and...
More DescriptionAn overview of bankruptcy law as it pertains to the unique needs of the divorce practitioner, this fourth edition offers practical guidance on how bankruptcy law affects divorcing spouses, updating developing caselaw under BAPCPA. Topics include types of bankruptcy cases, case commencement, automatic stay, property of the estate, lien avoidance, priority of alimony, maintenance and support debts, avoidability of transfers between married spouses, executory contracts, dismissal, and revocation of discharge. Extensive appendices include forms, a glossary, bankruptcy court directory and other resources, as well as a state-by-state summary of divorce exemptions that will save the family lawyer hours of research time when handling a divorce or separation case where a bankruptcy is involved.