This State Bar of Texas manual walks practitioners through the entire process of debt collection. Topics covered include finding debtor and debtor’s assets, repossession, prejudgment remedies and liens, bankruptcy, as well as trial procedure.

Topics covered include: Interest, points, fees, and delinquency charges; credit math, explaining how to calculate interest and rebates; credit litigation; credit cards; payday loans; installment sales; loans and "rent-to-own"; and more.

This title includes all sample pleadings from the National Consumer Law Center's collections of treatises, available for download or print as MS or PDF documents. Templates are available for a wide variety of consumer law subjects and litigations stages.

"Struggling with Debt? Find solutions here.Get out of debt and rebuild your credit. With the step-by-step guidance in this book, you can regain financial freedom by:stopping debt collector harassment cold, negotiating down your debt with creditors, reducing your student loan payments, creating a healthy financial plan, wiping the slate clean with bankruptcy. Take the first steps toward living debt-free!" - publisher's description

"Surviving Debt tells you what consumers need to know about: Stopping Debt Harassment; Dealing with Credit Card, Medical, and Student Loan Debts; Which Debts to Pay First; Essential Information about Credit reports; Collection Lawsuits; Vehicle Repossessions; Saving Your Home from Foreclosure; When and When Not to Refinance; How to Defend Collection Lawsuits; Debts Related to Criminal Law; When and Whether to File for Bankruptcy, and much more." - publisher's description

This new fifth edition of Bankruptcy Deadline Checklist is a quick reference guide for anyone who deals with a bankruptcy case including judges, lawyers, paralegals, credit managers, collection agents, professors, law students, and others participating in bankruptcy cases or study. It has been updated to incorporate the latest and most relevant Code and Rule changes. The Checklist is organized by chapter of the Bankruptcy Code (i.e., 1, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, and 15), and, within each chapter, by Code section, with additional sections covering those items typically needed upon the filing of a case, rules on adversary proceedings, appeals, and notices. Due to the minimal number of Chapter 9 and 12 cases filed, deadlines under those Chapters are not included. The Checklist is meant to be a list of all of the potential deadlines in a case; it certainly is not necessary (and indeed would be unlikely) to use each deadline in a particular case. To use the Checklist, simply look up the relevant Code section(s), which appear in numerical order and in the Index. Cross-references for applicable Rules are provided. Code sections or Rules in bold designate the primary section or Rule containing the relevant deadline.

An overview of the commencement, conversion, and dismissal of a bankruptcy case.

"Are you considering filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy? Use this plain-English guide to decide if a Chapter 13 case is right for you. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy explains how the process works, which debts will get discharged at the end of your bankruptcy case, how much you'll pay through your plan, and what you'll have to do to keep your home and car." -publisher's description

This multivolume practice guide covers preparation and filing for bankruptcy proceedings. It also covers trustee appointments and their powers, bankruptcy claims, debtors rights, reorganization, debt adjustment, and the appeals process.

This multivolume set covers a wide range of bankruptcy topics in-depth. Information includes details on the bankruptcy court system, bankruptcy code provisions, case administration, creditors & debtors, liquidation, reorganization, and the Federal rules of bankruptcy procedure.
This electronic copy can only be checked out from home by government employees, but librarians may be able to provide a short excerpt to library patrons upon request.

"The Collier Pamphlet Edition is an indispensable reference for every bankruptcy lawyer. The Pamphlet Edition provides desktop access to the full text of the Bankruptcy Code and the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure in an easy-to-use, quick-reference format, along with invaluable commentary and case summaries. The commentary and case summaries are written by Collier Editors-in-Chief Alan N. Resnick and Henry J. Sommer." - publisher's description

The definitive consumer bankruptcy treatise, updated with the latest case law and Bankruptcy Code, forms, fee schedules, and rules, by Henry Sommer, the nation’s leading author on consumer bankruptcy.

This text provides a comprehensive introduction to the basic principles of bankruptcy law.

"Guides readers through the bankruptcy process, explaining bankruptcy law requirements and providing line-by-line instructions for filling out the necessary forms." - publisher

"This book focuses on the material covered in a typical law school course on Bankruptcy. It covers both business and consumer bankruptcy. The book explains basic bankruptcy concepts and then uses those concepts to make code provisions understandable." - publisher's description

Now revised and expanded, The Family Lawyer's Guide to Bankruptcy is a valuable and concise resource for understanding the sweeping changes to the Bankruptcy Code as it affects divorce and divorcing parties. The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA) made a bankruptcy filing substantially more difficult and eliminated some of the benefits that were available. However, the root causes for the filing of bankruptcy remain: about a quarter of all bankruptcy cases are caused by divorce, often due to the costs of maintaining two households on a single salary, uncovered medical expenses, failing businesses, and job loss. Therefore, there are still situations in a divorce case where a bankruptcy case may be beneficial to both spouses. The Family Lawyer's Guide to Bankruptcy offers practical and current guidance on how bankruptcy law affects divorcing spouses, updating the developing case law in the wake of BAPCPA legislation. It begins with an overview of bankruptcy law as it pertains to the particular needs of a practicing family lawyer. The first part focuses on the discharge exception provisions applicable in the divorce arena, with an emphasis on the two most common exceptions: § 523(a)(5), which provides for the automatic exception of "support" debts from bankruptcy cases § 523(a)(15), which provides an automatic exception to discharge for non-support, divorce-related debts from Chapter 7, 11, and 12 cases The book's second part presents a general overview of the bankruptcy system and highlights the ramifications of bankruptcy in a divorce situation. Among the aspects defined and explained in this section 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. Detailed notes provide in-depth explanations of issues covered in both parts of the text. Appendices provide essential information for the family lawyer who has a case where bankruptcy is involved. The appendices, printed in the book and also available on an online site available to readers, include: Guidelines for pre-bankruptcy planning for the divorce practitioner to assist in developing settlement agreements and divorce decrees Dictionary of bankruptcy terms Official forms Tax forms Bankruptcy court directory State-by-state listing of exemption statutes

"This comprehensive text provides an exhaustive analysis and discussion of every aspect of bankruptcy law, including an overview of bankruptcy; invoking bankruptcy relief (with a very detailed explanation of the means test); the automatic stay; jurisdiction and procedure; property of the estate; trustee's avoiding powers; payment of claims; executory contracts and unexpired leases; exemptions; discharge; reorganization under Chapter 11; debt adjustments under Chapter 13; debt adjustments under Chapter 12; and cross-border cases under Chapter 15. The 2005 BAPCPA amendments and the extensive case law thereunder are explained and critiqued. All legislation through the spring of 2020 is discussed, including the 2019 SBRA and the 2020 CARES Act. All relevant Supreme Court cases through the 2020 Term are discussed in depth." - publisher's description

Topics covered include: Interest, points, fees, and delinquency charges; credit math, explaining how to calculate interest and rebates; credit litigation; credit cards; payday loans; installment sales; loans and "rent-to-own"; and more.

This self-help title shows you ways to monitor your credit report, improve your credit score, and also has tips on how to manage debt and deal with debt collectors.

This title provides in-depth information about credit reporting. Chapters cover topics such as restrictions on information, the duties of information providers, identity theft, and credit scoring.

This State Bar of Texas manual walks practitioners through the entire process of debt collection. Topics covered include finding debtor and debtor’s assets, repossession, prejudgment remedies and liens, bankruptcy, as well as trial procedure.

This title focuses on defending consumers in debt collection lawsuits. Chapter 13 focuses on credit reports and credit repair.

This title covers the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, including the types of transactions that are covered, what rights consumers have, defenses, and counterclaims. It also looks at other federal claims, tort remedies, and other state remedies. It contains several appendices that include sample complaints, discovery, and trial documents.

"Covering every aspect of motor vehicle, manufactured home, and household goods repossessions and deficiency claims: Invalid security interests and restrictions on default; Illegal self-help repossessions; Notice of sale and proper disposition of the collateral; Calculating and limiting deficiencies." - publisher's description

This State Bar of Texas manual covers foreclosure laws and procedures in Texas including debt collection, secured loans, bid evaluation, alternatives to foreclosure, and the specifics of foreclosure: notice of sale, conducting the sale, post-sale considerations, and penalties. Includes forms, foreclosure sale sites, and further Internet resources for all Texas counties.

This title, focused on litigation, outlines foreclosure-related law and offers defensive strategies that attorneys can use to assist homeowners facing foreclosure proceedings.

With a foreclosure crisis looming, attorneys and homeowners alike will benefit from the straightforward information and advice this volume offers about foreclosure procedures and defenses.

"Covering every aspect of motor vehicle, manufactured home, and household goods repossessions and deficiency claims: Invalid security interests and restrictions on default; Illegal self-help repossessions; Notice of sale and proper disposition of the collateral; Calculating and limiting deficiencies." - publisher's description

"If you're one of the millions Americans who are having trouble making your mortgage payments or are already in jeopardy of foreclosure, this guide will give you the practical information you need, including: the ins and outs of foreclosure; how to decide if you should try to keep your house; federal programs to help you avoid foreclosure; alternatives to foreclosure, such as short sales and deeds in lieu; delaying or avoiding foreclosure with bankruptcy; and avoiding foreclosure scams." - publisher's description

Created by the American Bar Association, this book focuses on helping readers better prepare for a real estate closing by explaining the key provisions contained in commercial mortgage loan documents.

This 2015 supplement to The Law of Truth in Lending provides updated, comprehensive coverage of Truth in Lending (TIL) law through 2014. The authors are highly respected specialists in the field, and have integrated discussion of important changes in the law, with a focus on changes since 2006. The description of these changes, placed in the broader context of pre-existing law, provides a unique resource for any practitioner confronted with TIL issues or questions. The book advises practitioners on the scope and explains the issues when considering matters of Truth in Lending (TIL) compliance, disclosure, remediation, and enforcement.

Mortgage Lending examines federal and state restrictions on the origination and terms of mortgage loans, and federal preemption of the state restrictions. It focuses on underwriting, appraisals, mortgage brokers, third-party fees, interest rates and other loan terms, reverse mortgages and other less common types of mortgages, and litigating mortgage lending claims.

Truth in Lending provides detailed analysis of all aspects of the Truth in Lending Act, the Consumer Leasing Act, the Fair Credit Billing Act, the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (HOEPA), and the Credit CARD Act, including the major 2010 amendments.