Description:Veteran Nolo author and consumer debt expert explains all of the options available to people with an unmanageable debt burden. Filled with clearcut answers and practical suggestions, the book reassures readers concerned about: wiping out all of their debts; losing their housekeeping their car and other property; retaining their credit cardslosing their job; losing custody of their children; going to jailand much more. Written in plain English, examines the pros and cons of filing for bankruptcy, discusses its possible repercussions, outlines the differences among various kinds of bankruptcy and proposes several alternatives to filing. Includes sample, completed bankruptcy forms.