Chapter 7 bankruptcy is rife with pitfalls, and there are a number of ways to get your discharge denied. But what happens if you need to file after the denial, and are ready to play by the rules of Chapter 7 this time around?
First, we need to talk about denial of discharge in Chapter 7 [...]
Bankruptcy information for New York consumers. Published by Jay S. Fleischman, a New York bankruptcy lawyer helping consumers end their bill problems using Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy After Denial of Discharge
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Dismissal For Abuse
When you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the goal is a discharge of your debts. An the worst-case scenario is not only getting your case dismissed, but having it dismissed for abuse.
The bankruptcy court can dismiss your case if it finds that the granting of relief would be an abuse of Chapter 7. This [...]
Filing For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Again
Let’s say you filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the past, and now you find yourself in financial trouble again. Maybe you’re thinking of filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy again, but don’t know if you’re eligible.
First, you need to remember that you’re concerned about your eligibility to receive a discharge in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, [...]
Filing For Bankruptcy In New York? Which Kind?
You think of filing for bankruptcy as a pretty simple prospect – once you get over the hurdle of recognizing that bankruptcy is the right solution for your bill problems, you think you’ll just go into some lawyer’s office and take they’ll print up some simple papers for you to sign and file.
Consider this – [...]
Separated Spouses Filing Bankruptcy Together
Separated spouses are legally permitted to file for bankruptcy together. Whether they should, however, is an entirely different question.
Let’s say you’re separated from your husband or wife, and you’re both looking at filing for bankruptcy. You’re allowed to file together in a single case, which may be attractive. You can cut your [...]
