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Having trouble selling your home? Don’t do a Lenny Dykstra.

There’s a good post today titled “Dykstra Mansion on the Market for $14.9 Million” on the WSJ’s Bankruptcy Beat. A couple points worth noting about Dykstra’s approach to home care for a property he originally tried to sell for $25 million: “The home was littered throughout with empty beer bottles, trash, dog feces and urine …

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Bernie Kosar bankruptcy offers lessons for average Americans facing bankruptcy

Foreclosure.  Divorce.  Child support.  Business debts.  Bad investments. The same things that led Bernie Kosar to need bankruptcy protection–first under Chapter 11 reorganization and then via a conversion to Chapter 7 liquidation–are what cause many other Americans to file for bankruptcy as well. Yet despite the number of bankruptcies filed by celebrities and other high …

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Bankruptcy Haiku and Mortgage Cramdown

What does Congress’ failure to pass the mortgage cramdown legislation have in common with the Honeymooners?  They’re both in the latest bankruptcy haiku from Bankruptcy Bill. Reprinted with permission from the creators of Bankruptcy Bill: Why did Congress dis Honeymooners and not pass Mortgage Kramden Bill? (Click here for more bankruptcy haiku from Bankruptcy Bill.) …

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Mortgage Cramdown Fail: BAPCPA Man vs Mortgantua – Part 5

How is BAPCPA Man doing in his battle against Mortgantua to save American homeowners?  Not so well, thanks to Congress Man and Subprimulus. Note: This cartoon is posted on the NYBankruptcyNet site with the express permission of the creators of BAPCPA Man. Are you worried about foreclosure in New York?  If you’re struggling with mortgage …

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No Mortgage Cramdown Bill for Christmas

It would have been in the spirit of Christmas to pass the Mortgage Cramdown amendment.  But apparently Congress is a bigger fan of The Grinch. After the “Mortgage Cramdown” legislation was re-introduced by Barney Frank (D-MA), the House of Representatives rejected it by a vote of 188-241. Just in time for the holidays. Mortgage cramdown …

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Will “mortgage cram down” help New Yorkers?

The “mortgage cram down” issue is back in the news this week.  Congress is discussing an amendment that would give bankruptcy judges the power to “cram down” or change the basic terms of a mortgage. (See the latest BAPCPA Man vs. Mortgantua cartoon for a good picture of what mortgage cram down looks like.) If …

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BAPCPA Man vs Mortgantua #4 – Mortgage Cramdown!

The BAPCPA Man vs. Mortgantua battle rages on.  How will BAPCPA Man get out of this jam? Note: This cartoon is posted on the NYBankruptcyNet site with the express permission of the creators of BAPCPA Man. If you’re facing foreclosure in New York, if you’re struggling with mortgage and other financial problems, if you need …

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BAPCPA Man #15 – BAPCPA Man continues his battle with Mortgantua (Part 3)

Note: This cartoon is posted on the NYBankruptcyNet site with the express permission of the creators of BAPCPA Man. Click here to see a larger version of BAPCPA Man #15:  BAPCPA Man vs Mortgangua #3. If you’re worried about foreclosure and mortgage problems and are contemplating filing bankruptcy in New York along with other options, …

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Happy Thanksgiving from Rosenberg Musso and Weiner and BAPCPA Man!

Wishing you peace and happiness for the Thanksgiving holiday.  May you and your family be well protected from creditors by BAPCPA Man and a good, experienced New York bankruptcy lawyer from Rosenberg Musso & Weiner LLP. Note: This cartoon is posted on the NYBankruptcyNet site with the express permission of the creators of BAPCPA Man. …

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