Once we file a bankruptcy for a client, inevitably the biggest source of stress for our clients is the 341a/Trustee meeting. They receive the notice from the Court and the…
What Are the Costs of Filing A Bankruptcy?
Obviously, one of the first and for many potential clients, one of the most important questions that a client has is: how much is filing a bankruptcy going to cost…
Should I File a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
This is not an easy question to answer, as it depends on many factors. So my first bit of advice would be to set up a consultation with an experienced…
Can Creditors Still Report Negatively on Your Credit After You File for Bankruptcy?
One of the things we advise all of our clients once their bankruptcy is over and they have received their discharge, is to pull a credit report and make sure…
The Rewards of the Practice of Bankruptcy Law
People ask me all the time, how did you pick Bankruptcy Law as the basis of your law practice. It seems like it would be depressing they go on to…
Bankruptcy Myths Debunked, Part 3
6.) I can only file for Bankruptcy with my Spouse. Again not true! Over the years, we have had more than a few situations where one spouse or the other…
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Bankruptcy Myths Debunked, Part 2
In continuation of my last post, here are additional statements that I hear clients say all the time, that are just not true: 3) I can’t file a Bankruptcy, I…
Common Bankruptcy Myths Debunked
I have been a consumer bankruptcy attorney for over 23 years and during that time I have heard all kinds of unfounded fears that my clients had about Bankruptcy. Most…
Beware of Tax Implications from a Short Sale or Loan Modification
This Article recently appeared in the New York Times. Come tax time, JPMorgan Chase will be able to write off the $1.5 billion in debt relief it must give homeowners…