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...
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...
In personal injury cases, it is common for the defense to conduct physical and mental examinations. These are commonly referred to as DME, defense medical examination, or IME, independent medical...
As social media usage increases, disrespectful posts also increase. But when does a harmful statement go too far? Sometimes harmful statements can result in legal action if the statement constitutes...
With the recent news regarding Bed Bath & Beyond filing for bankruptcy, and more recently Christmas Tree Shops, many may ask what it means for a business to file for bankruptcy liquidation. Further,...
The Pandemic and a slowing economy have left a lot of people with many questions and no answers pertaining to rental issues. If you are a landlord or tenant, the eviction process in New Jersey can be...
Seldom underestimated and overlooked as a necessary bankruptcy procedure, the notice requirement in bankruptcy is a powerful tool for debtors and creditors alike. The bankruptcy process provides...
The Bankruptcy Court in the District of New Jersey has garnered national attention with the
We have previously discussed the procedures for a sheriff’s sale, and the effect that a bankruptcy may have to prevent a sheriff’s sale. However, what happens when a surplus exists after a sheriff’s...
As foreclosure rates across the country continue to increase (and with New Jersey being having one of the highest foreclosure rates in 2022)[1], filing for bankruptcy can be a challenging and...