Although we all know that dealing with money and numbers are supposed to be a logical, black and white process, sans emotion, few of us can act that way-whether we have lots of cash, or a dwindling supply. Financial success can lead us to feeling euphoric, while...
While finding relief from debt may be one of the most significant hurdles you will experience in adult life, serious financial duress is usually a symptom of other, larger problems. These usually arise in the form of unexpected and sometimes long-term crises like a...
One of the greatest things we can learn in life is excellent money management skills. Even if you possess such savvy though, life circumstances may arise that cause extreme financial duress beyond your control. This could be due to unemployment and loss of health...
If you have found yourself in serious financial distress, you may feel completely helpless-and very alone-at first. As the calls from debt collectors escalate, bills pile up, and your income is not sufficient to pay them, you may finally seek a final solution in...
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....
If your home is headed into foreclosure, you probably have a list of questions and concerns. Whether you live in this home or use it as investment rental property, if you are like most homeowners, it is traumatic to lose such an asset to foreclosure. If you have...
While you can file for bankruptcy without an attorney, it is not recommended unless you have an in-depth grasp of bankruptcy law and the many intricate details involved in the process. There is a learning curve involved to understand all aspects of filing for Chapter...
Honesty is the best policy when it comes to dealing with the bankruptcy court and communicating with the bankruptcy trustee. The Trustees usually have enormous experience in working with debtors, and know when someone is not truthful. It is therefore critical that you...
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...
On July 31, 2017, the New Jersey Supreme Court in GMAC Mortgage, LLC v. TamiLynn Willoughby said that the Chancery and Appellate Courts incorrectly found that a settlement agreement between a homeowner and GMAC Mortgage, LLC was provisional and not enforceable, which...