Do you have a ton of debt you’re struggling to pay off? You aren’t the only one. When this happens, people typically look for alternative methods to recover from their debt. One option you have is to file for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy can help you relieve your debts....
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How can Chapter 7 bankruptcy get you peace of mind?
One of the worst things about being unable to pay your debts is the constant barrage of calls, knocks on the door, letters and emails you will face from creditors or from debt-collection companies they contract. While the law places restrictions on when and how they...
How do I know when to file for bankruptcy?
Knowing when, or if, to file for bankruptcy is a tricky and highly emotional decision. Even if it’s through no fault of your own, bankruptcy seems like running into a brick wall of failure. Logically, you know bankruptcy is common, especially in the era we live in,...
Parent PLUS loans create a “perfect storm of financial troubles”
Americans who feel overwhelmed by student loan debt have had some cause for optimism as members of Congress and the Biden Administration have talked about various student loan “forgiveness” plans. However, the Century Foundation notes that Parent PLUS loans don’t seem...
Do you qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy may discharge most of your debts and give you a fresh opportunity to reorganize your finances and regain financial freedom. However, not everyone qualifies for this type of bankruptcy. To qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you must meet...
“FRESH START” bill would allow discharge of student loan debt
It seems that many power players in Washington, D.C., have heard the calls of millions of Americans who are drowning in student loan debt. As the average cost of a college education has skyrocketed over the past few decades, graduates find it increasingly difficult to...
Obtaining a mortgage after bankruptcy
Filing for bankruptcy may allow you as a New Jersey resident to eliminate medical bills, a credit card balance or other financial obligations. However, doing so can also make it harder to qualify for a mortgage. In fact, you will have to wait at least a year after...
Chapter 7 bankruptcy and small businesses
If a small business in East Orange, New Jersey struggles with debt, its owners can file Chapter 7 bankruptcy to get relief. The proceedings differ between consumers and small business owners, but also between business types. Chapter 7 bankruptcy for LLCs Chapter 7 is...
Why bankruptcy can put a stop to wage garnishment
If you fail to pay a New Jersey creditor, government entity or any other party in a timely manner, your wages may be garnished. However, it may be possible to put a temporary end to the garnishment by filing for bankruptcy. Generally speaking, a garnishment cannot...
Second mortgages in bankruptcy
Though individuals desire debt relief, they may have concerns about losing their homes in bankruptcy. Filing bankruptcy in East Orange New Jersey doesn't mean a person will lose his or her primary home. However, he or she may have to sell a second home depending on...