On June 21, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment and Technical Corrections Act (Bill S. 3823). What Bill 3823 does is it increases the Chapter 13 debt limits...
Under the bankruptcy code, a debtor my reject certain “executory contracts” as they can be considered liabilities to the estate. What this means is that a debtor may choose to assume, or reject,...
While it does not happen often, debtors do sometimes pass away while their Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy case is still pending. Those in their old age, or those attempting to discharge...
A few days ago, I met a couple from New Jersey looking for financial assistance. As we went over their financial difficulties, they began telling me about this “debt consolidation program” they were...
In March 2020, thousands of businesses were forced to shut down,many Americans were left without a job, and millions applied for unemployment benefits. According to State of New Jersey’s Department...
Discharge in bankruptcy means to eliminate, or wipe out, a debt. Under a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy for example, unsecured debt, such as credit cards, personal loans, or medical bills, can be completely...
Although we’re still a couple of months away, the April 15th tax deadline will be here before you know it, and if you already owe income taxes for previous tax years, you could be facing an even...
Filing for divorce is never an easy process. This can become more complicated when one of the spouses seeks to file for bankruptcy in the middle of a pending divorce proceeding. This blog will...
Due to COVID-19’s continuing negative impact on the economy, thousands of New Jersey residents are still experiencing financial difficulties. Among these are homeowners receiving foreclosure...
