Gambling debts are more common in bankruptcy than many people realize. With the rise of online casinos, sports betting apps such as FanDuel and DraftKings, and fast paced digital gambling platforms,...
December 16, 2025
Bankruptcy,
Chapter 13,
Commercial & Residential Real Estate
Anyone living in New Jersey knows the reality: real estate is expensive and only getting more so. While that can make buying a home difficult, it also means many homeowners experience significant...
June 10, 2025
Bankruptcy
At Scura, Wigfield, Heyer, Stevens & Cammarota, LLP, we understand the challenges immigrants face—especially those navigating both the U.S. immigration system and overwhelming debt. As a New Jersey...
May 29, 2025
Business Law,
Contracts
Protecting Workers and Subcontractors in an Industry Full of Complex Payment Chains
Getting paid for a job is a pressing concern in the construction industry. With owners, general contractors, and...
November 2, 2023
Bankruptcy,
Business Bankruptcy
Merchant cash advances can provide an easy solution to a small business’s cash flow problem. However, these types of loans are often seen as predatory and, in some states, usury. While it can be a...
September 29, 2023
Bankruptcy,
Consumer Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is often used by both individuals and businesses to “wipe the slate clean” and get out from often crippling amounts of debt. Most bankruptcies filed are done so voluntarily by the debtor....
July 24, 2023
Bankruptcy,
Chapter 13
Are you in the process of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, but eager to start rebuilding your credit? Maybe you have been considering paying off your Chapter 13 plan early. Or maybe you have been thinking...
July 20, 2023
A bankruptcy petition is not meant to clog up the courts forever. A case can either be discharged or dismissed once it has been filed. With a discharge, a debtor has performed their obligations under...