When filing bankruptcy in New Jersey, you may be dismayed to learn that your student loan debt cannot be discharged as part of your case. There are only a very few, rare situations where you can get rid of your student loan debt by filing bankruptcy. In most cases,...
Having to file bankruptcy is a huge step in trying to get your debt under control. It also is a huge hit against your credit. After you file Chapter 7 and your case is discharged, it will show up on your credit report, letting any potential lenders know that you...
Most people have some amount of debt. In many cases, the debt is positive in that parties have taken out loans for houses or vehicles, but in other situations, people can easily accumulate a substantial amount of other, less helpful debts, such as credit card debt or...
If you have credit card debt, you are not alone. Many other people in New Jersey struggle with this same issue. If you want to get it under control, then you need to create a plan to pay it off. There are many ways you can do this, but there are two methods that are...
Your personality may have a lot to do with how you handle financial problems. If you're the type of person who worries a lot and tends to suffer anxiety when life throws a curve ball in your direction, you might panic a bit if your financial train veers off track. On...
There are times when law enforcement in New Jersey can take your personal property without your consent. According to NJ.com, if law enforcement suspects that your property is somehow tied to criminal activity, they can take it under civil forfeiture. The problem is...
