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During the course of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceeding, a debtor may seek to avoid a lien filed by a condominium or homeowner association against the debtor’s real property for failure to pay...

In general, a proof of claim is a legal document that notifies the debtor, the trustee, and other parties-in-interest that a creditor wishes to assert its right to receive distributions from the...

The death of a loved one will always cause emotional and financial grief to family members. Wrongful death cases are frequently challenging for clients, because they often have to relive tragic...

Credit Cards and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Personal Credit Cards

A common question that many individuals contemplating bankruptcy ask during our firm’s free consultation is whether they can retain a...

Even after an initial bankruptcy filing and discharge, many individuals find themselves in insurmountable debt due to unfortunate life circumstances, for example - substantial medical bills from an...

Following a personal injury accident, issues related to that accident occur quickly. Whether it’s filing claims with insurance companies, taking time off work while recovering, scheduling...

As a full service law firm, Scura, Wigfield, Heyer, Stevens & Cammarota LLP provides legal services and advice to both established corporate entities and start-up companies. One of the most common...

One of the most common misconceptions in bankruptcy is that income taxes are never dischargeable. In fact, you can discharge some back federal and state income taxes in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13...

A notable issue discussed in today’s news is the increasing costs of higher education in the United States. Congress has sought to help families pay for a child’s education by allowing them to pay...

It’s not uncommon for debtors to sign personal guaranties before their bankruptcyfiling. This is particularly common for business owners seeking operating funds or individuals whose family members or...