New Bankruptcy Laws Go into Effect

On April 20, 2005, President Bush signed the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (“BAPCPA”). This 512 page Act makes significant changes to the Bankruptcy Code. On October 17, 2005, the majority of the provisions of the new law went into effect although certain provisions became effective upon enactment and others have individualized effective dates.

Jordan E. Bublick, Attorney at Law, Practice Limited to Bankruptcy Law, Board Certified Specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy Law (American Board of Certification), Member of the Florida Bar since 1983