Click Here To Receive FREE Email Updates!

Author Archive

New York Bankruptcy Lawyer Says Not To File For Bankruptcy »

What I’m about to say borders on heresy, and I’m pretty sure I’m going to get flamed by my colleagues and friends for saying it.  I’m willing to take the risk, and I invite everyone to submit their comments to this post to let me know what they think.
If you’re thinking of filing for bankruptcy [...]

Procedure For Enforcing The Bankruptcy Discharge In New York »

A typical bankruptcy case in New York results in the issuance of a Discharge of Debtor, which releases the debtor from all collection activities in connection with a discharged debt. Many New York bankruptcy lawyers believe that the only way procedurally to enforce the discharge injunction is by filing an adversary proceeding.
The recent case [...]

Your Bankruptcy Attorney Secretly Understands You »

When you go to a bankruptcy lawyer, things are pretty rotten in your life. You’ve got these awful overdue bills, the debt collectors are hounding you day and night, and your personal life feels like it’s in shambles. You can’t sleep, you’re fighting with your spouse over the pile of bills on the [...]

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy – 9 Steps In Getting A Fresh Start »

If you’re considering a chapter 7 bankruptcy filing to eliminate your debts, you may be wondering how the process works. For many filers, bankruptcy can be an overwhelming process, but understanding how bankruptcy works can make the process a bit less frightening.
Here are the 9 steps involved with filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy:
1. Meet with your lawyer. [...]

How Long Will Bankruptcy Affect Me? »

If you’ve been thinking about filing bankruptcy, you have probably wondered what your life will be like afterwards. Many consumers assume that, since your credit report will list a bankruptcy for ten years, they’ll be unable to obtain any kind of credit at all.
It is true that you’ll deal with the effects of bankruptcy for [...]

Getting A Bank Account After Being Reported To ChexSystems »

If you have ever been in trouble with your bank, you have most likely been reported to Chex Systems. Perhaps you’ve had some NSF checks, or maybe you closed an account without settling a negative balance with the bank. No matter the reason, once you are reported to Chex Systems, managing your finances can be [...]

Top 4 Ways To Deal With The Stress Of Bankruptcy »

If you have discovered that your debt has become unmanageable, and you don’t see any way out of your financial situation, you may be considering bankruptcy as a solution.
As many people can tell you, though, bankruptcy can be quite stressful. Here are some techniques you can use to reduce your bankruptcy related stress.
First, it’s important [...]

Using Your Student Loans To Pay Off Debts »

So you’re getting a higher education as a means to start or further your career, but the debts you’ve amassed over the past few years are vying for your attention. You may have thought about using your student loans to pay down credit cards or other debts… but is it really worth it?
When you sign [...]

Dealing With Student Loan Debt After Bankruptcy »

If you are planning on filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you probably know that most of your debts will be discharged. There are some debts, though, that bankruptcy will not erase. Most notably, in many instances, you will still retain student loan debts. This can prove to be a quite a challenge, especially if you owe [...]

Payday Loans – The Ugly Truth »

If you’re like most people, you’ve likely experienced at least one time in your life when you needed to pay bills or buy essentials, but didn’t have the funds to cover your expenses. You might have considered taking out a payday loan to float you for a while, especially if you didn’t have access to [...]