The foreclosure locomotive in New Jersey appears set to pick up steam once again. The process was slowed considerably over the last two years because of an investigation by the state attorney general's office into allegations of fraud in the home repossession legal...
Month: February 2012
Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection sought by Hollywood star
If anyone needs any more proof that the Great Recession has affected all income levels across New Jersey and throughout the country, perhaps it came this past week with news that Hollywood star Gary Busey has filed for bankruptcy protection. The long-time actor, once...
Bankruptcy an option for those with medical debt
Unfortunately, many New Jersey residents know all too well that a catastrophic illness brings more than just medical hardship for individuals and their families. First, the serious illness itself must be confronted just to stay alive. But the second part of the...
Sports agent who inspired “Jerry Maguire” files for Chapter 7
The sports agent who inspired the movie "Jerry Maguire" has filed for bankruptcy, chronicling a slow descent into financial turmoil fueled by alcohol and divorce. Leigh Steinberg may no longer be a poster boy for the movie's catchphrase "show me the money," but he is...