January 2015 - Jeffrey M. Rosenblum, P.C.

After a bankruptcy discharge in New York

January 26, 2015
On Behalf of Hiral Atha
Personal Bankruptcy

People who file bankruptcy in New York often have questions about what can happen after the estate is closed and their debts are discharged. The bankruptcy discharge serves as a statutory injunction prohibiting any further action on the part of…

Important issues to understand about bankruptcy

January 22, 2015
On Behalf of Hiral Atha
Personal Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is an issue that can affect individuals from all walks of life in New York, and misinformation can be one of the biggest challenges in regaining your financial footing if you are considering this route. You may view bankruptcy…

The legal implications of filing Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

January 14, 2015
On Behalf of Hiral Atha
Chapter 13

Residents of New York may not realize how Chapter 13 bankruptcy pertains to an existing mortgage. During this process, certain legal rights exist to protect the homeowner from a lender being able to initiate a foreclosure, provided that the three…

What can be done to stop debt collectors from contacting me? Part 1

January 6, 2015
On Behalf of Hiral Atha
Personal Bankruptcy

Constant contact from debt collectors can be frustrating or even frightening to people in New York. Because of abusive practices collectors have utilized, their actions are regulated by the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, a federal law that prohibits certain…

What can be done to stop debt collectors from contacting me?

January 2, 2015
On Behalf of Hiral Atha
Personal Bankruptcy

Residents of New York may be interested to know that there is some protection against debt collection that is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, debt collectors are restricted from harassing a debtor.…