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How Should Married Couples File Bankruptcy?

When filing for bankruptcy, most married couples file a joint petition but a joint filing is not required and both a husband and a wife can individually...

Money Proceeds from a personal injury case are exempt up to certain amounts even if you file bankruptcy. For example, if you have a pending personal injury case and have to file bankruptcy, the...

In Bankruptcy, whether you keep your tax refund will depend upon the amount of the refund and whether it is protected under your allowable exemptions. When you file, all of your assets are protected...

Many retired persons over 65 and on a fixed income struggle with outstanding debt and have to face the decision over whether to file bankruptcy. The income of many seniors is not going to increase,...

I often meet both borrowers who wish to file bankruptcy and co-signers who wish to file for bankruptcy. What happens?

Outside of bankruptcy, the rule is that a co-signer can be held liable for any...

Contemplating filing for bankruptcy can be a daunting process. So many myths and misconceptions surround the bankruptcy process that it is truly important to understand bankruptcy fact and fiction...

Prior to filing consumer bankruptcy you should obtain a copy of your credit report. Our New Jersey Bankruptcy Firm Department's practice is to request a list of creditors and then also order a credit...

If you have recently inherited money after filing bankruptcy, you may be wondering what happens to that money.

Inheritances are treated differently depending on when it is received and what type of...

How a Bankruptcy Attorney Can Help Protect Your Retirement

A qualified bankruptcy attorney can help protect your retirement assets including your pension and other retirement investments, but what...

Many people considering bankruptcy already support elderly parents, whether they reside in this country or another country. These people often fear that the bankruptcy court will not permit them to...