Foreclosure and Bankruptcy in New York City
Foreclosure and Bankruptcy in New York City If you live in NYC filing for bankruptcy can stall or prevent foreclosure of your home allowing you to mitigate the loss or save your property. Millions of people in America are still faced with underwater mortgages and are struggling to pay for homes that lost value with […]
How to File for Bankruptcy Without an Attorney in New York City
How to File for Bankruptcy Without an Attorney in New York City Most people in New York City that choose to file bankruptcy without an attorney will use a paralegal or some type of preparation service to fill out the paperwork. They’ll type up the form but they can’t give you legal advice so it’s […]
2005 BAPCPA Bankruptcy Act- What Changes were Made to the Law?
2005 BAPCPA Bankruptcy Act- What Changes were Made to the Law? Filing for bankruptcy in New York City has become more complicated with the adoption of the 2005 Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act. New requirements were created including the bankruptcy means test, credit counseling and debtor education classes that significantly increased the difficulty […]
Christian Bankruptcy Attorney in New York City
Christian Bankruptcy Attorney in New York City Working with a Christian bankruptcy lawyer in New York City can be especially important for our clients that are in need of debt relief but worried about the spiritual consequences of filing bankruptcy. As a Christian attorney I’ve been asked many times by those in my church if […]
Getting Your Finances Back in Order: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in 6 Steps over 3 -5 Years
Getting Your Finances Back in Order: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in 6 Steps over 3 -5 Years If you have a regular income but are having trouble repaying your debts, Chapter 13 bankruptcy could help you get your financial affairs back in order. Being aware of the steps in the bankruptcy process and consulting with a bankruptcy […]
What Can I do if I get a 90-Day Foreclosure Notice in New York City?
What Can I do if I get a 90-Day Foreclosure Notice in New York City? If you receive a 90-Day foreclosure notice in New York City, don’t panic, you can still find protection to save your home or mitigate the financial damage in losing it. Every financial situation and foreclosure is different but the Federal […]
Can I file Bankruptcy if I’m not a Citizen, not a Permanent Resident, or if I’m an Undocumented Immigrant in the United States?
Can I file Bankruptcy if I’m not a Citizen, not a Permanent Resident, or if I’m an Undocumented Immigrant in the United States? Many non-resident aliens in New York City will qualify for bankruptcy assistance even if they lack a green card, F1 visa or other legal residency status in the United States. Unauthorized immigrants […]
Rent Stabilization and Bankruptcy in NYC: a Brief History
Rent Stabilization and Bankruptcy in NYC: a Brief History In NYC one of the big topics in Bankruptcy has been trustees selling rent-stabilized leases in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy proceedings. The problem is that once a debtor files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy relief they don’t have the right to stop the proceedings. If they are eligible […]
Tax Debt and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in New York City
Tax Debt and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in New York City Discharging tax debt in Chapter 7 bankruptcy is possible and regularly happens for our clients in New York City. There is a lot of conflicting information about discharging tax debt because the general rule that income taxes can’t be discharged has a lot of tricky […]
What is the New York City Bankruptcy Assistance Project?
What is the New York City Bankruptcy Assistance Project? It goes without saying that people facing bankruptcy usually do not have a lot of money. Paying for necessary legal assistance can be very difficult and can often delay a much needed bankruptcy. An interesting program known as the New York City Bankruptcy Assistance project has […]