{"id":1462,"date":"2011-01-12T11:48:39","date_gmt":"2011-01-12T18:48:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nybankruptcy.net\/main\/"},"modified":"2019-04-24T03:12:24","modified_gmt":"2019-04-24T03:12:24","slug":"new-york-bankruptcy-law-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nybankruptcy.net\/main\/new-york-bankruptcy-law-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Bankruptcy Law FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Rosenberg, Musso &amp; Weiner, L.L.P., located in Brooklyn, New York<\/h3>\n<p>If you are burdened with debt, you may be considering bankruptcy and wondering if it is the right financial strategy.&nbsp; We have provided the following frequently asked questions regarding bankruptcy to help you begin to understand the law and your options. Please don&#8217;t hesitate to <a href=\"contact\/\">contact us <\/a>to learn how bankruptcy can help you get a fresh start.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong> The use of this website and the information contained herein is  intended solely for  informational purposes and should not be construed as  legal  advice.&nbsp; Please consult competent legal counsel regarding any legal matter.<\/p>\n<h3>Are there any debtor options short of bankruptcy?<\/h3>\n<p>Any decision to file for bankruptcy should be given serious consideration as bankruptcy may reduce future options and can impact credit ratings and employment opportunities.&nbsp; Depending upon your individual situation, alternatives may include informal debt negotiation or contractual agreements.<\/p>\n<h4>Informal Negotiation<\/h4>\n<p>Sometimes the easiest way to handle debt is to contact the creditor and try to work out a schedule of continued payments at a lower rate or longer term, or even to stop payments and repay interest only for a period of time.&nbsp; This type of renegotiation can help both the debtor and creditor as it can preserve the business relationship and save the creditor money on legal fees.<\/p>\n<h4>Workouts<\/h4>\n<p>A workout is a more formal modification of a debt agreement, usually involving a restructuring of debt or possibly discharging a portion of it.&nbsp; Workouts can take a bit of negotiation, with both the creditor and debtor willing to comprise and be flexible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more <a href=\"questions-about-bankruptcy\/\">questions about bankruptcy<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact us<\/strong><br \/>\nAn experienced debtor-creditor attorney can help you determine whether filing for bankruptcy or an alternative negotiation or workout is in your best interest.&nbsp; Contact a bankruptcy attorney at Rosenberg, Musso &amp; Weiner,  L.L.P.,  located in Brooklyn, New York. Call our office at (718) 855-6840  or (800) 297-6840 to set up an initial consultation and find  out what we can do for you. Or, <strong> complete our <a href=\"bankruptcy-law-information\/contact-rosenberg-musso-weiner-l-l-p\/\">online contact form<\/a><\/strong> in order to give our bankruptcy lawyer more information about your individual finances.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rosenberg, Musso &amp; Weiner, L.L.P., located in Brooklyn, New York If you are burdened with debt, you may be considering bankruptcy and wondering if it is the right financial strategy.&nbsp; We have provided the following frequently asked questions regarding bankruptcy to help you begin to understand the law and your options. 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