Bankruptcy Code - The Bankruptcy Code is a collection of statutes that govern the rights and duties of individuals, businesses, trustees, and attorneys that are involved in a bankruptcy case. These statutes will often be cited in a bankruptcy case by parties who are discussing various rights and duties. The Bankruptcy Code is also called "Title 11 of the United States Code" or "11 U.S.C."

A copy of the Bankruptcy Code is available in law libraries, may be purchased from the Government Printing Office or some law bookstores or viewed online.

Bankruptcy Procedure- Procedural rules regarding bankruptcy cases are found in the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure ("FRBP") and Local Bankruptcy Rules for the Central District of California (LBR). Individual judges may also have their own procedures, forms and instructions.

Related Laws – Other laws of federal, state, or municipal governments may be applicable in a bankruptcy case because there are many situations that a debtor may be in at the time a bankruptcy case is filed. Examples are family law, contracts, real estate transactions, unsecured loans, taxes, medical situations, personal injury, etc. It is recommended to consult a bankruptcy attorney to discover which rules apply to the situation.