If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, whether Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, you may have countless questions. You are probably concerned about impending sacrifices, whether you must give up all or most of your assets and how long will the entire process will last....
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Bankruptcy: What is the Limit on Assets for Chapter 13 Eligibility?
While many debtors find Chapter 7 bankruptcy to be an attractive choice for filing due to the discharge available in three to six months, if they cannot pass the Means test, they must file for Chapter 13 instead. Known as the income-based bankruptcy, Chapter 13 offers...
Can the Bank Freeze My Checking Account if I File for Bankruptcy?
You may have been out shopping for groceries this past weekend, or perhaps at your favorite local hardware store picking up tools and materials for a few maintenance projects on your home. As you perused the aisles and began filling your cart, most likely you had no...
Chapter 7 & Chapter 13: What is Bankruptcy Pre-Planning?
Like millions of others before you in the US, you may have decided to file bankruptcy due to an overwhelming amount of debt. You probably never expected to be in such a position, but life is full of surprises and unfortunately, they are not always good when it comes...
How Many Times Can I File for Bankruptcy?
The goal behind filing for bankruptcy is to pave a new financial path for yourself, free of debt. The stories behind bankruptcy vary, however, and are often the result of unexpected, even catastrophic events. And just because something happens once, unfortunately,...
The Cramdown: Lowering Your Car Payment in Bankruptcy
Property is often one of the main concerns in bankruptcy. The potential loss of your home or car may become a central focus, as well as the deciding factor in whether you file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. While Chapter 7 is generally considered the...
How Bankruptcy Stops Creditor Harassment
If you have decided to file for bankruptcy, most likely you've been under financial duress for months now, or maybe even years. Medical debt is usually the number one reason given for filing bankruptcy, whether in Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Unemployment comes in as a...
Stripping Liens from Your Home in a New Jersey Bankruptcy
For years, New Jersey homeowners saw their homes rise in value. During this time, many homeowners took out second or third mortgages or home equity loans. Even now, eight years after the beginning of the housing crisis, many homeowners are still underwater in their...
Bankruptcy and Retirement
If you are facing unmanageable bills and debt, it may be tempting to cash out your retirement savings to pay that debt. Before you do, schedule an appointment with . to discuss the other options you might have. As a result of...
Debt Relief: A New Approach to Employee Recruitment
With the student loan crisis facing thousands of millennials, companies are taking note and starting to offer debt relief options as a recruitment perk. Most graduates do not care about gym memberships and free snacks as much as they want help with their student loan...