The New Bankruptcy Law

Alert! New bankruptcy law effective October 17, 2005.

This special section of the Bankruptcy & Debt topic in FindLaw for the Public contains information on The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. This law represents a major reform of the U.S. bankruptcy system. Changes instituted by this new law took effect on October 17, 2005.

To begin, please select one of the items from the list below:

• Understanding The New Bankruptcy Law Changes
• Bankruptcy Basics
• Is Bankruptcy Right for You?
• What to Expect
• New Bankruptcy Law: Get Help Now
• Forms and Resources

For in-depth information on bankruptcy and other debt-relief options, visit our Bankruptcy & Debt topic.