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Filing for bankruptcy can be a fresh start if you are overwhelmed by bills you cannot pay. Not knowing what to expect during the bankruptcy process can make the idea of filing very frightening which it does not need to be. With the help of the experienced and...
Filing for bankruptcy can be a stressful and overwhelming experience, but having the right bankruptcy lawyer by your side can make all the difference. Bruce Levitt, a partner at Levitt and Slafkes in Maplewood, New Jersey, is an experienced NJ bankruptcy lawyer who...
Social security income is an important source of income for many people. If you are planning to file bankruptcy, and you get social security benefits, it is important to speak with an experienced bankruptcy attorney about it. However, in most cases you will not lose...
Many people ask us if their private student loans can be discharged (eliminated) if they file bankruptcy. This blog will discuss the answer to that question in general terms as everybody’s situation is different. We always recommend that you speak with an experienced...
Can Bankruptcy Stop a NJ Wage Garnishment? In short, yes. Filing for bankruptcy can stop a wage garnishment in New Jersey. Under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, if you file for a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, an automatic stay immediately goes into effect. The...
The decision to seek bankruptcy relief is difficult, but it comes from a place of necessity and strength. When deciding to file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy it is important to have a clear understanding of the process. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Chapter 13 bankruptcy basically...
Have you found yourself drowning in debt and ready to file a NJ bankruptcy in order to get a fresh start? Deciding which NJ bankruptcy attorney to work with is the next important decision you’ll have to make. It is critical to choose a bankruptcy attorney who is not...
If you are reading this blog, you are likely overwhelmed with unmanageable debt and have decided to see if bankruptcy might help. You should commend yourself for taking the first step to improve your finances and know you don’t have to approach this process alone. We...
There is often a lot of emotion attached to how and when we spend money. For instance, we spend when we are happy and often also indulge in retail therapy when we are bored or sad. While mismanagement of money is sometimes the reason for our financial downfall, more...
It Just Got Easier to Discharge Student Loans On November 17, 2022 the Biden Administration announced new guidelines in how federal student loans will be treated in bankruptcy. The goal is to make the process for discharging student loans more consistent, clearer, and...