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NYC Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorney Fees

NYC Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorney Fees The issue of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy attorney fees is one of the top search queries on the Internet.  First, there is a $306 filing fee and then attorney’s fees.  Those attorney’s fees can be paid in installments.  Legal fees start at $500 and go up from there.  I can only speak for my […]

Is a Corporation or other Business an asset in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Is a Corporation or other Business an asset in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? Whether you have shares in a public company, own an LLC, or have an interest in a partnership they may be of value to a Bankruptcy Estate.  First, in a Chapter 7 case the estate becomes property of a Bankruptcy Trustee when […]

Can I get out of credit card debt in a New York bankruptcy?

Can I get out of credit card debt in a New York bankruptcy? Bad credit card debt is the most common problem facing most consumers considering bankruptcy today.  The good news is that in almost all cases your unmanageable credit card debt can be eliminated or extremely reduced in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 […]

Which debts are dischargeable in bankruptcy?

Recent job loss, mounting medical bills or perhaps some other unexpected money problem is taking control of your life.  You can’t pay; you’re sinking in debt through no fault of your own, and are desperately in need of a fresh start.  You have done your homework, and you know that bankruptcy is the best option […]

Is the bankruptcy means test necessary for me?

The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 created the bankruptcy means test as a way to prevent abuse of the Chapter 7 bankruptcy system.  The means test is a formula devised to restrict bankruptcy petitioners with higher incomes from wiping out their debt entirely under Chapter 7 when they could be repaying […]

Should I represent myself in NYC bankruptcy court?

The U.S. Courts might say it best on their website.  “While individuals can file a bankruptcy case without an attorney or “pro se,” it is extremely difficult to do it successfully.” Filing for bankruptcy in New York is very complicated.  Most attorneys will agree it is generally a bad idea to go it alone in […]