Briefly discuss the dual nature of bankruptcy as a remedy for both creditors and debtors. Include in your discussion the objectives of both the debtor and the creditors.

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The dual purposes of bankruptcy law are to provide a fresh start to the honest but unfortunate debtor and to provide equitable treatment to creditors. The individual debtor's goal is to obtain a discharge and to retain as many assets as possible, while the creditors' goal is to maximize the distribution to creditors and to ensure that only honest debtors receive a discharge.

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Our clients, Daniel and Mike, are excited about the prospect of becoming parents. They believe they have found a perfect surrogate, and they decided Mike would be the genetic father. They have come into the office for an initial "orientation" to the process ahead. What would you need to cover?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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