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Financial struggles are no surprise for most modern Americans. However, while many smaller financial issues can be remedied by setting a budget or taking out a loan, others like extensive credit card...

Including a Recent Appellate Division Case Litigated by Scura, Wigfield, Heyer, Stevens & Cammarota, LLP

Individuals who are considering filing for bankruptcy may be concerned about the effect that the bankruptcy filing will have on their current job or future job offers. They may be asking: will my...

Most people assume that if you file for bankruptcy, you must liquidate virtually everything you own to pay your creditors. While this is true under some circumstances, you actually have more than one...

Many people believe that you must sell everything you own to go through the bankruptcyprocess. However, this is simply not true.

If you are a property owner who has had a construction lien filed against your property, you may have defenses allowing you to discharge the lien at the lien claimant’s expense. Liens against...

Even before a foreclosure judgment is entered, a mortgage holder may be entitled to injunctive relief restraining a homeowner from collecting or receiving rents if it can show that it will...

There are several types of bankruptcy, and each type varies depending on certain characteristics of the debt. For example, individuals can file Chapter 7, 11, and 13. Corporations must file either...

In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, many people have found themselves facing foreclosure wondering what their options are. When a secured lender files for foreclosure, the end game (unless...

Filing for bankruptcy can be extremely intimidating. This is especially true if you end up having to appear in court regarding your case. Thankfully, the vast majority of individuals who file for...