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...
As the student loan debt crisis in America becomes more alarming, and with the U.S. reaching $1.73 trillion dollars student loan debt, the options to eliminate such debts are grim at best. As recent...
Illness, divorce, foreclosure, and job loss—almost everyone will face one or more of these issues at some point in their lives, if not all of them at the same time. If you've ever been in this...
Update as of 6/14/21
Jamal Romero, Esq: Has the pandemic left you without a job and you can’t afford to move. Have you ever wondered if you can stop an eviction proceeding? The following information...
When you file for bankruptcy, you are often struggling to overcome the fees and debts that have smothered your financial status, so when you are offered a solution to escape that debt, your first...