This extraordinary manual covers every major aspect of bankruptcy practice in the District of South Carolina with an organized, scholarly, and practical approach to this complex and challenging area of the law.
The South Carolina Bankruptcy Practice Manual, Second Edition, discusses the basic tenets of the United States Bankruptcy Code and supplements those discussions with helpful “practice tips” specifically tailored for practice in South Carolina. This incredible “how-to” manual includes a user-friendly CD ROM containing the entire book with hypertext links to the official District of South Carolina Bankruptcy forms - virtually every form you will ever need in Bankruptcy Court in the District of South Carolina, whether you represent debtors or creditors. This powerful and easy-to-use CD ROM will save you time and money in completing and filing your client’s paperwork.
Summary of Contents
• A Brief History of Bankruptcy Law and an Introduction to the Bankruptcy Code
• Jurisdiction and Venue
• Commencement of a Voluntary Case
• Exemptions
• Trustees and the United States Trustee
• The Automatic Stay
• Discharge and Nondischargeable Debts
• Adversary Proceedings and Contested Matters
• Chapter 7 Cases - Liquidation
• Chapter 13 Cases - Adjustment of Debts for Individuals with Regular Income
• Chapter 12 Cases - Reorganization for Farmers and Fishermen
• Chapter 11 - Reorganization
