There are a variety of different ways that personal bankruptcy may be able to provide important protections to those burdened by overwhelming debt. One of those protections is the automatic stay that goes into effect once the filing party files for bankruptcy...
Personal Bankruptcy
Differences between chapters 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcy
It is not necessarily a bad thing for people in New York to have some debt. It is important for people to have a credit history because there are purchases that most people are not able to pay for without borrowing money. This could be purchasing a house or vehicles....
Three ways to improve your credit following bankruptcy
Filing for bankruptcy gives you the opportunity to move forward with a clean financial slate. However, it may not be too long before you start thinking about getting a credit card, an auto loan or a mortgage. To do so, you need good credit and as you likely already...
How can filing for bankruptcy protection help you?
Most people in New York probably only hear about the negatives when it comes to filing for personal bankruptcy protection. But, it is a mistake to forget that this process is in place to help those who are struggling with overwhelming debt burdens. The positives of...
What are the benefits of the automatic stay during bankruptcy?
The automatic stay is one of the benefits of bankruptcy protection that can provide near- term relief while the bankruptcy process itself can provide long-term debt relief. Because of the advantages of the automatic stay and personal bankruptcy protection, consumers...
Is one’s credit ruined forever after a bankruptcy?
There are many purchases that people in New York make every day. Some of these purchases are smaller purchases for their daily life, but other purchases are much larger though. People may by various electronics, vehicles, large vacations, homes and other larger...
Small business has bankruptcy options
Bankruptcy has consequences but may be the best avenue for struggling businesses. Along with Chapter 11 bankruptcy, there are other filing options for small business. Bankruptcy generally Bankruptcy is intended to help small business eliminate or repay debt. Federal...
A reaffirmation agreement might help you keep assets
There’s really no need for you to struggle for years or even decades in an attempt to escape what ultimately amounts to inescapable debt. Doing so only leaves you with depleted resources and overwhelming stress. Yet, if you’re like most people, then you’re probably a...
Should you max out your credit cards before a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
You’ve noticed that you’re falling behind on your bills. Though you can keep up with them at the moment, you’re getting to a point where you just don’t have enough money coming in to pay everything you owe each month. You have been pondering if it’s a good idea to...
What is a bankruptcy means test?
Let's be honest. Consumer bankruptcy is not a fun route to travel, but it can be necessary to settle your debts and start financially anew. In fact, filing for bankruptcy and settling debt can lift a great weight off of your shoulders. Debt comes in many forms, like...