Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005
(BAPCPA)


The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA) was enacted on April 20, 2005. Most new provisions become effective October 17, 2005, although some are already in effect. This page provides links to important information about significant and wide-ranging changes to the Bankruptcy Code and Rules, forms and procedures. This page will be updated with more information as it becomes available.
 
 

Filing Fee Changes
Chapter 7 - $274 (effective 10/17/2005)
Chapter 11 - $1,039 (effective 10/17/2005)
Chapter 13 - $189 (effective 10/17/2005)
Complaint (Adversary Proceeding) - $250 (effective 9/20/2005)
Revised Fee Schedule for the District Court of Guam

 
 
 
NEW  GENERAL ORDER NO. 05-0017 re: Adoption of Interim Bankruptcy Rules

Text of S. 256 (BAPCPA)

Interim Rules and Official Forms Implementing the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005

Approved Listing of Credit Counseling Agencies and Debtor Education Providers (provided by the United States Trustee (UST) program)

Means Testing Information (Census Bureau and IRS Data)

Chapter 7 Fee Waivers

  • Procedures Regarding the Chapter 7 Fee Waiver
  • Interim Bankruptcy Rule 1006
  • Chapter 7 Fee Waiver Application
  • Poverty Guidelines for Guam (Department of Health and Human Services)

Bankruptcy Basics (Applicable to Cases filed on or after October 17, 2005)

Interim Guidance Regarding Tax Information Under 11 USC §521
 

 
 
 
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PRIVACY CONCERNS

In accordance with General Order No. 05-0001 amending GR 5.2 and Bankruptcy Administrative Procedures, Section XIII, the responsibility for redacting personal identifiers and properly filing documents to be sealed rests solely with counsel and the parties. The Clerk's Office will not review each pleading for compliance with this section.