What Is the Chapter 13 Co-Debtor Stay?
Learn how the Chapter 13 co-debtor stay can protect your home and prevent creditors from pursuing co-signers. A powerful safeguard during financial recovery.
Can I File Bankruptcy If I Haven’t Paid My Taxes?
Unpaid taxes and thinking about bankruptcy? Find out how back taxes are treated in bankruptcy and what options may be available to reduce or discharge tax debt.
Can I File Bankruptcy If I Have Equity in My Home?
Wondering if you can file for bankruptcy with home equity? Learn how exemptions work and what options you have to protect your property while managing debt.
Filing Bankruptcy in the Eastern District of New York: What to Expect
By William Waldner, Esq. If you live in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau, or Suffolk County and you are ready to deal with overwhelming debt, your consumer bankruptcy case will be filed in the Eastern District of New York (EDNY). This federal district handles thousands of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases every year, and […]
Bankruptcy and Apartment Leases in New York
Do you want to stay in your apartment when you file bankruptcy? Or maybe you are ready for a new chapter altogether and want to break your lease. Learn more about how bankruptcy affects apartment leases in New York and your options.
Chapter 13 and Student Loan Forgiveness: What the 2026 Rules Mean
By William Waldner, Esq. If you are considering Chapter 13 bankruptcy and also carrying federal student loans, there is a piece of good news that still holds in 2026: a federal regulation lets the payments you make under a confirmed Chapter 13 plan count toward student loan forgiveness — even while your loans sit in […]
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Car Leases: What to Know
Filing Chapter 7 and have a car lease? Discover your options—whether to keep, return, or surrender your leased vehicle during bankruptcy.
Job Changes During Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Wondering how a new job or job loss affects your Chapter 13 bankruptcy? Learn how income changes can impact your repayment plan and what steps to take.
Bankruptcy Help in NYC: Protect Your Assets
Struggling with debt in New York City? Learn how bankruptcy can help protect your assets and give you a fresh financial start. Get expert guidance today from The Law Office of William Waldner.
What Do You Lose in Bankruptcy in White Plains?
Worried about what you might lose in bankruptcy? Learn what assets are protected and what could be at risk when filing Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy in White Plains, NY.