It’s one thing to consider filing New York bankruptcy when you run into financial problems, but it’s another thing entirely when a co-signer of a debt files bankruptcy. The co-signer who is doing fine might suddenly find himself or herself in serious trouble. Here are some things for co-signers to consider should a co-debtor file …
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There are times when filing New York bankruptcy isn’t a good idea, like when debtors only owe a couple thousand dollars, but it’s a much more difficult proposition advising debtors who can’t file. The Bankruptcy Code doesn’t offer relief for everyone in all circumstances, so it can help to discuss alternatives. But first, here are …
There are times when filing New York bankruptcy isn’t a good idea, like when debtors only owe a couple thousand dollars, but it’s a much more difficult proposition advising debtors who can’t file. The Bankruptcy Code doesn’t offer relief for everyone in all circumstances, so it can help to discuss alternatives. But first, here are …
Because married couples often share debts, one obvious question is how they can use the bankruptcy process to their advantage. Here are several ways married partners can do so. (1) Because married partners aren’t obligated to file jointly when one of them encounters difficulties paying debts, they have some flexibility in how to deal with …
Once you file for bankruptcy in New York (or anywhere else for that matter), you are protected by the automatic stay. In a nutshell, that means no creditors (including the IRS!) can take, or collect, or even attempt to collect anything from you without the Bankruptcy Court’s permission. (FYI, if the Bankruptcy Court gives such …
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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Bankruptcy is often a counter-intuitive process. Some things that seem innocuous or insignificant may be anything but. In particular, there are some common mistakes that people make in perfectly good faith. If you’re thinking of filing for bankruptcy in New York, here are a few things to be aware of. 1. Don’t withdraw your retirement …
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If you live in New York and are being called by debt collection agencies at all hours of day and night or at work, or if you feel like you are a victim of harassment by debt collection agencies, you do have some options for dealing with the problem. Which option you choose depends on …
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Debtors usually point to two reasons for not hiring an experienced Brooklyn bankruptcy lawyer before filing a chapter 7 case: affordability and necessity. Obviously, many people who owe significant debts frequently lack the money for a bankruptcy attorney. (As an aside, there are options for debtors who are too poor for bankruptcy filing fees.) The …
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You’ve received your discharge in your New York bankruptcy case, assuming your case ended in one, and the trustee has concluded all other tasks on your case. The bankruptcy court orders your case closed. You’re free of your debts! You have your fresh start! Hooray! But now what? Is there anything you need to do …
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