Bankruptcy overview: Issues, law, and policy

by Margaret Howard

This handbook provides an overview of the fundamental features of chapters 7, 11, 12 and 13 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. It explains the nature and rights of both secured and unsecured claimants, as well as avoiding powers, executory contracts, discharges, jurisdiction and venue, bankruptcy taxation and family law.

129 pages, Paperback

First published July 20, 2010