If you are thinking of possibly filing bankruptcy in the near future, you might be wondering whether there are limits on how you can spend your money and on what you can spend it. The general answer is that you should be careful as to how you spend your money before...
In an increasingly unstable housing market, many homeowners are faced with a tough decision: whether to sell their home for less than what they owe on it or risk foreclosure. There are two options that you can pursue when choosing between these two courses of action:...
As we enter tax season the question of, “what happens to my tax refund if I file bankruptcy” always comes up. This is a common question as many people are looking forward to receiving their tax refund but are also considering bankruptcy as a way to get a fresh start....
You should not be embarrassed about having to file bankruptcy! Instead you should be proud that you found a solution to your overwhelming financial problems. Over the many years that I have been a NJ bankruptcy attorney, many people have told me that even though they...
Filing for bankruptcy stops most civil lawsuits against you because of an automatic stay which goes into effect immediately when your bankruptcy is filed. This stay prevents your creditors from continuing their collection actions, including lawsuits against you. How...
Do you have overwhelming debt that you cannot pay and are thinking about filing bankruptcy to get a fresh start? A common question people ask us when they are thinking about filing bankruptcy is, “will I have to go to Court if I file bankruptcy?” In almost all cases,...
Have you recently received a Notice of Intention to Foreclose? If yes, this is likely a very stressful time for you. It is nevertheless important that you understand what is happening and do what is necessary. The first thing to know is that you should take any...
The foreclosure process in NJ can be very confusing and scary. In the more than 30 years that we have helped people save their homes, as foreclosure attorneys in NJ, we have been asked many questions about the NJ foreclosure process. This blog will address 10 of the...
Filing for bankruptcy means you are unable to pay your existing debts. If you successfully file for bankruptcy, your existing debts are cancelled, which allows you to rebuild your finances and move forward. However, unless you have filed for bankruptcy previously or...
The right of redemption allows you to get back your home after a sheriff sale. NJ Sheriff’s Sales Have Resumed NJ Sheriff Sales on residential property were on hold since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. As of September, 2021 Sheriff Sales have resumed in...