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BAPCPA Man introduces you to Chapter 7 and Chapter 13

BAPCPA Man races under avalanches and leaps across crocodile-infested rivers to introduce you to the concepts of Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. 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 the image. Go to …

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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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Lenny liquidated in 11?

You may have seen recent reports that Lenny Dykstra’s World Series ring was sold at auction to a Queens man for $56,000. And if you’ve been following the travails of Lenny Dykstra, or you’ve been reading previous posts on this blog (e.g., “Why Did Lenny Dykstra File for Chapter 11?” or “Dykstra Learns More About …

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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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Bankruptcy Mistakes: Don’t do these things before you file for bankruptcy in New York

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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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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Non-bank lenders and the Consumer Financial Protection Agency

We hear a lot of terms that refer to players in the money lending industry.  Banks, mortgage lenders, credit card companies, subprime lenders, mortgage brokers, etc. One distinction we don’t hear a lot about, though, is the one between banks and non-bank lenders.  The difference is that banks are subject to much more regulation and …

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