From Filing to “Fresh Start”: Five Steps in Approximately Four Months for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
From Filing to “Fresh Start”: Five Steps in Approximately Four Months for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Understanding the steps in the bankruptcy process can go a long way in helping people feel comfortable about filing for bankruptcy, eliminating debt, and getting a fresh start in life. As a bankruptcy attorney, it’s my job to make […]
What Can Happen if You Lie About Details of Your Bankruptcy in New York City?
What Can Happen if You Lie About Details of Your Bankruptcy in New York City? Making the decision to file for bankruptcy can be daunting. It can be very tempting for some consumers to try to hide assets, transfer funds or otherwise lie on their bankruptcy petition. Desperate times call for desperate measures, but […]
Can I Lose My NYCHA Or Section 8 Apartment If I File For Bankruptcy?
Can I Lose My NYCHA Or Section 8 Apartment If I File For Bankruptcy? Deciding to file for bankruptcy is a big decision. Financially distressed people usually come to understand that bankruptcy is the only way to overcome their financial troubles, but before they file they need to know what will happen to their home […]
What Happens to My Social Security Benefits in Bankruptcy in NYC?
What Happens to My Social Security Benefits in Bankruptcy in NYC? When senior citizens or people receiving disability benefits find themselves in a position where they have to file for bankruptcy in NYC, they often wonder if their benefits will be claimed as a result of their bankruptcy proceedings. The federal government has made […]
Will Poor Credit Prevent Me From Living in New York?
Will Poor Credit Prevent Me From Living in New York? Living in New York is hard enough. Bad credit can make it even more difficult to find a good apartment and a good job since almost every landlord and employer runs a credit check these days. Having bad credit can make it tough, but everyone […]
Do I Have too Much Income to File for Bankruptcy in New York?
Do I Have too Much Income to File for Bankruptcy in New York? Absolutely not! Since the Bankruptcy code was amended 2005 a common misconception persists that higher income earners can no longer seek bankruptcy protection. While the changes to the code threw bankruptcy lawyers a curve ball in the beginning, we have now had […]
William Waldner has been selected as a 2013 Super Lawyer in NYC!
We really appreciate all of the fellow attorneys who have nominated William Waldner for inclusion among the Super Lawyers. As a Super Lawyers Rising Star my name appears in the Super Lawyers directory here: http://www.superlawyers.com/new-york-metro/lawyer/William-W-Waldner/98ac3074-6d75-4015-a30a-27a068c6d632.html Super Lawyers distinguishes itself as an elite listing of lawyers who are chosen through peer nomination in their nationally recognized […]
Do I Have to Include my Girlfriend or Boyfriend in my Bankruptcy in New York?
Do I Have to Include my Girlfriend or Boyfriend in my Bankruptcy in New York? This is a sensitive issue for most couples, especially if they have only been living together for a short time. Your personal finances may not have even been discussed in the relationship yet, but you may be sharing some expenses […]
What is a meeting of creditors in NYC?
What is a meeting of creditors in NYC? One of our clients’ biggest concerns when considering bankruptcy in New York City is if they will have to go to court. It can cause so much apprehension for some people that they may actually decide against or seriously delay their bankruptcy. The truth is that in most cases […]
The Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Timeline in NYC
The Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Timeline in NYC What are the steps, what is the process, and how long does a Chapter 7 bankruptcy take? Most Chapter 7 bankruptcies in New York City are completed relatively quickly, and are discharged within 3-6 months of the filing date. Every case is different and a good bankruptcy attorney will know […]