Are Bankruptcy Filings Public Record in New York?

Bankruptcy filings are public record, though they are intended for specific purposes and not necessarily the general public. Learn more today about how these records can be accessed and why they might be needed.

✅ Can I Use My Credit Cards Right Before Filing Bankruptcy? (What You MUST Know)

⚖️ Important Preface: Why Credit Card Objections Are Extremely Rare It’s extremely rare for credit card companies to object to the dischargeability of a debt in bankruptcy. Unless you’ve done something extreme—like spending $70,000 the month of filing—they’re unlikely to take action. Why? Because in order to keep that debt from being discharged, a creditor […]

Is Bankruptcy In Person or Can I Do It by Zoom? (2025 Edition)

Over the past few years, bankruptcy courts have adapted in a big way. If you’re wondering whether you still have to walk into a courtroom to file for bankruptcy in 2025, the answer may surprise you. Here at The Law Office of William Waldner, PC, we’ve been getting more and more clients asking: “Can I […]