Can Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Help With Abandoned Foreclosure Properties?
Are you one of the many people who suffered hardship as a result of the foreclosure bubble? Have deed in lieu and short sale options failed, and you wonder how can you ever rid yourself of the burden that is that real estate? If you’re dealing with abandoned foreclosure properties, bankruptcy may provide an answer. […]
KEEP READING . . .Pro Se Debtors Must Comply With Court Directives
I understand the want to handle legal matters by yourself. The thought of having to pay legal fees makes almost everyone cringe in fear. The practice area does not matter, I see it every day. Bankruptcy. Landlord-Tenant. Commercial litigation. No one wants to pay for attorneys fees. Additionally, there is a thought floating around that […]
KEEP READING . . .Is Bankruptcy for a Business a Good Thing?
As the economy of the United States continues to grow, and access to lines of credit are freeing up, new businesses are starting to proliferate. Personally, I think that is a great sign. Unfortunately, however, the reality is that many new businesses fail. Whether it was due to poor planning, inefficient distribution of resources and […]
KEEP READING . . .Case Review: Student Loan Dischargeability Under New Scrutiny
Student loan debt is the struggle of the latest generation (author included). Fortunately, more attention is being paid to it. Additionally, there is some increased awareness and movement to have student loans become dischargeable in bankruptcy.
KEEP READING . . .Case Review: Lien Stripping in Chapter 13 cases are SAFE here in NY
For most people, bankruptcy law isn’t the most newsworthy thing. For bankruptcy practitioners like myself, I try to pay attention to EVERYTHING that’s going on, including in different courts around the country. (It’s a good way to learn new arguments, techniques and theories to better serve my clients.) Most bankruptcy practitioners that represent consumer debtors […]
KEEP READING . . .IMPORTANT!!! Supreme Court Bankruptcy Case For Homeowners with Second Mortgages (or beyond)!!!
For homeowners, especially those that have dealt with foreclosure and have multiple mortgages recorded against the real property, this post is a MUST-READ for you.
KEEP READING . . .