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Bankruptcy Bill and fantasy football…er, bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Bill reveals how big firm bankruptcy lawyers employ the fantasy football concept for their own entertainment. Note: This cartoon is posted on NYBankruptcyNet with permission from the creators of  Bankruptcy Bill. Click here to see larger version of image. Go to Bankruptcy Attorney Brooklyn NY to learn more about Rosenberg Musso & Weiner LLP and/or to …

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Are any debts non-dischargeable in a bankruptcy case in New York?

The goal of a bankruptcy case is to get the discharge.  This is true whether your bankruptcy is in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Long Island or anywhere else in New York or the rest of the U.S.  And it’s the same whether it’s a Chapter 7, Chapter 11 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The discharge is what …

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Will Congress soon let New Yorkers discharge their student loans in bankruptcy?

If you have student loan debt in New York or anywhere else in the U.S., it’s extremely difficult to discharge your debt through a bankruptcy filing.  The standard for being able to discharge student loan debt is “undue hardship.”  This means you have to prove that you are physically unable to work and/or you’re unable …

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Should I max out my credit cards before I file for bankruptcy?

Q:  Since all of my debts will be discharged after I file for bankruptcy, should I go ahead and max out my credit cards before I file for bankruptcy in New York? A:  NO.  DO NOT RUN UP BIG CREDIT CARD BILLS BEFORE YOU FILE FOR BANKRUPTCY IN NEW YORK. If the bankruptcy judge believes …

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Can I rebuild my credit after bankruptcy in New York?

Yes, you can rebuild your credit within a few years if you’re careful about your finances and pay your bills on time after you’re done with your bankruptcy case. A lot of people worry about their credit history when they consider filing for bankruptcy in New York.  It’s a legitimate concern and a healthy impulse …

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Lenny Dykstra learns more about Chapter 11 as trustee appointed in the case

Previously, I posted about Lenny Dykstra and why someone like him would file for Chapter 11, which is more typically used for business bankruptcies, rather than Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 which are for individual bankruptcies. Regardless of whether it was the right path strategically speaking, things don’t seem to be going so well for …

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Brooklyn Judge gives New York homeowners a fighting chance against foreclosure

For New York homeowners facing foreclosure, they may feel like the deck is stacked against them.  The economy is in the tank.  Credit has dried up.  Trying to call your mortgage company and negotiate a loan modification feels like an exercise in futility.  And mortgage companies are probably profiting off the delays in the foreclosure …

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