How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

By Cara O'Neill Attorney

Want to enjoy a debt-free life?
Help is here.

You don't have to struggle with burdensome debt. Filing for Chapter 7 can offer relief in as few as four months. Using easy-to-understand language, How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy explains the process for:

determining if you'll qualify for a Chapter 7 discharge
identifying debts that get wiped out
protecting your property and assets, and
retaining your home or car.

Once you're ready to file, our step-by-step instructions guide you through:

completing all bankruptcy forms
preparing for the meeting of creditors (your one required appearance)
submitting debtor education course certificates, and
rebuilding your credit for a fresh start.

The 24th edition is fully updated with current state and federal statutory exemption amounts.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1413332951
• ISBN13: 9781413332957
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: NOLO
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.9" x 8.9"