The Means Test in Bankruptcy Before 2005, persons seeking to file bankruptcy could generally choose between a Chapter 7 liquidation proceeding and a Chapter 13 reorganization. However, as a part of the revisions to the federal Bankruptcy Code in … [Read more...]
Special Asset Issues
Bankruptcy and Special Assets If you have decided to file for bankruptcy as a way to get a fresh financial start, you may have concerns about how the bankruptcy filing will affect certain articles of property. What about any money you have received … [Read more...]
Dealing with an Aggressive Creditor
Protecting Yourself from Creditor Harassment Most of us want to pay our bills in a timely manner, and we often try hard to work with creditors when we get behind. But some creditors are relentless, calling and writing incessantly in an attempt to … [Read more...]
‘No One Gets A Free House’
Courts in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and elsewhere have repeated this phrase quite a bit since the mortgage crisis began in 2009. Distressed homeowners burdened by mortgages that had become unaffordable complained of unfair lending practices, both … [Read more...]
Filing Bankruptcy for the Second Time
Can You File for Bankruptcy More than Once? You may have filed personal bankruptcy with the best of intentions, hoping to put your financial challenges behind you. Circumstances can change that, though—you may experience injury or illness without … [Read more...]
Life After Bankruptcy
An attorney can help you do so much more than just file paperwork. One of the many advantages of partnering with an experienced bankruptcy attorney is that a lawyer can help you develop an exit strategy and goals for your financial future. A … [Read more...]
What Property Can I Keep In A Chapter 7?
New Jersey is one of 19 states which allow Chapter 7 debtors to choose between federal and state exemptions. If property is exempt, you get to keep it in a bankruptcy. What are some of the differences between state and federal bankruptcy exemptions … [Read more...]
The Automatic Stay in Bankruptcy
The Benefit of the Automatic Stay in Bankruptcy The federal bankruptcy laws were enacted to give individuals and business owners a way to get a fresh financial start. But Congress also recognized the need to provide relief from aggressive collection … [Read more...]
Is Your Past Haunting You?
The Zombie Apocalypse probably won’t occur, but these creatures can still haunt your credit report, even if you filed bankruptcy. Also known as debt scavengers, zombie debt-buyers purchase delinquent credit card accounts, overdue payday loans and … [Read more...]
The Two Most Common Personal Bankruptcy Options
Your Personal Bankruptcy Options If you are considering filing for personal bankruptcy protection, you can easily be confused about the different options available to you. Here are the basic options for obtaining personal bankruptcy … [Read more...]
