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Contents

Chapter 1 — Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 14

Chapter 2 — Scope of This Practice Aid .......................................................................................................... 15

Chapter 3 — Professional Standards and Nonauthoritative Guidance ......................................................... 16

Chapter 4 — Overview of Bankruptcy ............................................................................................................. 18

The Rules — The Bankruptcy Code ................................................................................................................. 18

Chapter 7 — Liquidation .............................................................................................................................. 19

Chapter 9 — Adjustment of Debts of a Municipality ................................................................................... 19

Chapter 11 — Reorganization ...................................................................................................................... 20

Chapter 11 — Subchapter V — Small Business Debtor Reorganization ..................................................... 20

Chapter 12 — Adjustment of Debts of a Family Farmer or Fisherman ....................................................... 20

Chapter 13 — Adjustment of Debts of an Individual with Regular Income ................................................ 20

The Rules Continued — Bankruptcy Rules and Other Applicable Law .......................................................... 21

The Players — Key Constituents in the Bankruptcy Process ........................................................................... 21

The Debtor .................................................................................................................................................... 21

Creditors ........................................................................................................................................................ 22

Committees ................................................................................................................................................... 22

Patient Care Ombudsman ............................................................................................................................. 22

Examiner ....................................................................................................................................................... 22

Trustee........................................................................................................................................................... 23

Office of the United States Trustee ............................................................................................................... 23

The Playing Field .......................................................................................................................................... 24

Overview of Significant Events, Requirements and Milestones in a Bankruptcy Proceeding ......................... 25

Petition .......................................................................................................................................................... 25

Automatic Stay .............................................................................................................................................. 25

Statements and Schedules ............................................................................................................................. 25

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