Download or read book The Family Lawyer's Guide to Bankruptcy written by Shayna M. Steinfeld and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2008 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers practical guidance on the new legislation and how it affects divorcing spouses. Among the aspects explained include the 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; closing the case; and revocation of discharge. Appendices are contained on an accompanying CD-ROM.