UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

________________

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event

reported): August 13, 2007

CWABS Asset-Backed Certificates Trust 2007-12

(Exact name of the issuing entity)

Commission File Number of the issuing entity: 333-140960-[ ]

CWABS, Inc.

(Exact name of the depositor as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number of the depositor: 333-140960

Countrywide Home Loans, Inc.

(Exact name of the sponsor as specified in its charter)

Delaware	95-4596514
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation of the depositor)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No. of the depositor)

4500 Park Granada, Calabasas, California	91302
(Address of Principal Executive Offices of the depositor)	(Zip Code)

The depositor’s telephone number, including area code (818) 225-3237

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any following provisions:

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12(b))

[ ]	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[ ]	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Section 9

Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a)

Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.

Not applicable.

(b)

Pro Forma Financial Information.

Not applicable.

(c)

Shell Company Transactions.

Not applicable.

(d)

Exhibits.

5.1 Legality Opinion of Sidley Austin LLP.

8.1 Tax Opinion of Sidley Austin LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1).

23.1 Consent of Sidley Austin LLP (included in Exhibits 5.1 and 8.1).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the depositor has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

CWABS, INC.

By: /s/ Elizabeth Chen

Name: Elizabeth Chen

Title: Senior Vice President

Dated: August 13, 2007

Exhibit Index

Exhibit

5.1	Legality Opinion of Sidley Austin LLP

8.1	Tax Opinion of Sidley Austin LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1)

23.1	Consent of Sidley Austin LLP (included in Exhibits 5.1 and 8.1)

CWABS INC 8-K