The Bankruptcy Handbook

The Bankruptcy Handbook provides a clear and concise overview of the legal and financial processes of bankruptcy and the implications of bankruptcy for people facing it. The book provides practical assistance to all working in the insolvency field. It includes case studies for different bankruptcy scenarios; an overview of the relationship between bankruptcy and family law; discussion of taxation and superannuation; an Australia-wide contact list; information about the sequestration order and key bankruptcy processes; practical resources such as a guide to filling out the Insolvency and Trustee Service Australia (ITSA) Statement of Affairs, which is reproduced in full; the pros and cons of alternatives to bankruptcy; web addresses for various resources; and a glossary. The book's plain, accessible language and its recognition of the importance of emotional issues mean that it will also be helpful to many debtors having to consider the option of bankruptcy.