An essential practical resource|this guide provides a current overview of bankruptcy law as it pertains to the needs of the divorce practitioner. This new edition examines the significant legislation passed in 2005|the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA) as well as relevant case law. Among the topics The Family Lawyer's Guide to Bankruptcy covers are the different 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.