Christopher M. Kennedy is a partner in the law firm of Kennedy Kennedy in Mankato, Minnesota. He practices in the area of financial law with a focus on consumer bankruptcies. He frequently assists individuals and small businesses with their financial concerns.
| Introduction | p. 7 |
| History of Bankruptcy | p. 9 |
| Bankruptcy Basics | p. 11 |
| Who Should File for Bankruptcy? | p. 17 |
Who Can File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Relief? | p. 19 |
| Why Should I File for Chapter 7? | p. 21 |
| What is the Means Test? | p. 23 |
| What Happens to My Debts If I File Bankruptcy? | p. 25 |
| The Roles and Duties of Major Players in Chapter 7 | p. 27 |
| Documents Required for Filing Chapter 7 | p. 31 |
| What Is an Automatic Stay? | p. 55 |
| What Is the Meeting of Creditors? | p. 57 |
| Corporations under Chapter 7 | p. 59 |
| Discharge Basics | p. 63 |
| Alternatives to Bankruptcy | p. 69 |
| Frequently Asked Questions | p. 71 |
| Glossary of Bankruptcy | p. 79 |
| Appendices | p. 81 |
| About the Author | p. 115 |
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