Rent Stabilized Leases in Bankruptcy in New York City
Rent Stabilized Leases in Bankruptcy in New York City If you are considering filing for bankruptcy in New York City and have a rent stabilized lease you could be at risk of losing your home and could be receiving your fresh start on the street. Not every bankruptcy trustee agrees with selling rent stabilized leases, […]
What Paperwork do I Need to File Bankruptcy in New York City?
What Paperwork do I Need to File Bankruptcy in New York City? Many of our clients in New York City are worried they may not have all the right paperwork in order to file bankruptcy. It’s great if you have kept everything, but people that have fallen on hard times can let things get out […]
Could I Lose My Tax Refund if I File Bankruptcy in New York City?
Could I Lose My Tax Refund if I File Bankruptcy in New York City? People considering bankruptcy relief in New York City often wonder what will happen to their tax refund if they decide to file, and we hear this question a lot around this time every year. The short answer is no. Most tax […]
Personal Bankruptcy Attorney in New York City
Personal Bankruptcy Attorney in New York City Finding the best personal bankruptcy attorney in New York City can be difficult for people that are bombarded by ads from big bankruptcy law firms that offer dubious guarantees. What should a debtor look for in a personal bankruptcy attorney among the sea of attorneys out there? How […]
Alternatives to Bankruptcy in New York City
Alternatives to Bankruptcy in New York City If you are looking for an alternative to bankruptcy in New York City you have probably already fallen way behind on your bills, have lost your job or are dealing with a medical crisis. Less powerful and more risky alternatives to bankruptcy do exist, but if you are […]
Bankruptcy and Divorce in New York City
Bankruptcy and Divorce in New York City Bankruptcy and divorce often go hand in hand in New York City; in fact many of our clients end up filing bankruptcy because of their divorce. It may not be pleasant, but if you can plan ahead with your spouse you will likely have a better outcome filing […]
Do I Need to Pay Rent if I File Bankruptcy in New York City?
Do I Need to Pay Rent if I File Bankruptcy in New York City? If you decide to file bankruptcy in New York City and wish to vacate your apartment you can do so without having to pay for the remaining months on the lease. You will be off the hook for any rental arrears […]
Tax Ramifications of Settling Credit Card Debt in New York City
Tax Ramifications of Settling Credit Card Debt in New York City Consumers in New York City faced with overwhelming credit card debt have a number of relief options available including debt settlement and bankruptcy. Considering the unfair stigma associated with bankruptcy many people will rush towards a debt settlement program without understanding the lasting negative […]
Can my Chapter 7 Bankruptcy be Denied in New York City?
Can my Chapter 7 Bankruptcy be Denied in New York City? Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a complicated process and not everyone will automatically qualify in New York City. There are a number of reasons a Chapter 7 bankruptcy discharge could be denied, but rest assured if you are truly underwater on your bills and unable […]
Will Bankruptcy Prevent Me from Becoming a US Citizen?
Will Bankruptcy Prevent Me from Becoming a US Citizen? New York City is synonymous with immigration, and famous for being the place many people took their first steps into America. The United States was built on immigrants and you need only come to New York City to understand why America is known as a “melting […]