When your New Jersey finances start spiraling out of control due to medical debt, high-interest rates or other factors, you may feel overwhelmed. You may, too, be searching for a way to regain control over this area of your life and thinking about whether filing for...
Chapter 7
Will I lose my home in Chapter 7?
If you believe Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a viable option for you, you might wonder if you can keep your house. Not everyone who files for Chapter 7 holds on to their mortgage. However, it is possible to own your home after the process, depending on your situation....
How are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies different?
When you consider filing for bankruptcy, you may become familiar with the terms “Chapter 7” and Chapter 13.” However, you may not understand the nuances that exist between the two types. Both are methods of filing for personal bankruptcy. Yet, there are some important...
Can I keep my vehicle if I file bankruptcy?
When you file bankruptcy, the court requires that you list all of your liabilities and assets. In Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the court may seize your assets, sell them and use the profits to repay your creditors. While this may seem like the court will take everything you...
Can bankruptcy stop foreclosure and repossession?
If you have fallen behind on your mortgage payment or car note and are struggling to catch up, bankruptcy might be a viable solution for your circumstances. You might find yourself wondering if it can stop lenders from foreclosing on your home or repossessing your...
The truth about Chapter 7 bankruptcy
When New Jersey residents are in financial distress, they might begin to think that bankruptcy would be a viable way to deal with the overwhelming amount of debt they incurred for whatever reason. Unfortunately, there are so many myths surrounding Chapter 7 bankruptcy...
Understanding the Chapter 7 bankruptcy process
Once a New Jersey resident has decided to file for bankruptcy, it will be helpful to understand how the process works. A Chapter 7 is a liquidation, which means that the trustee could sell any non-exempt assets in order to pay creditors. In many cases, all of a...
Conversion motion in Chapter 7 bankruptcy denied
On the one hand, the U.S. Bankruptcy Code allows filers to convert their bankruptcies from Chapter 7 to Chapter 13. On the other hand, what New Jersey residents might not know is that such a conversion is only permitted if the provisions of another section of the code...
Small business owners also file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Some New Jersey businesses are run by one individual doing business as the company. When the company is in financial trouble, the individual is often found liable for the company's debts. Many of these small business owners will file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in an...
Property exemptions in Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Many New Jersey residents who are overwhelmed by debt want to file for bankruptcy liquidation. However, they might fear that they will have to surrender all of their property to pay their creditors. Fortunately, there are property exemptions for those who are eligible...
