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How to wipe out credit card debt

The answer to this question is not a simple one.  There are several different strategies to getting out of credit card debt.  Much of the issue depends on how much credit card debt you have.  If the numbers are not overwhelming then the strategy is not as difficult.  First, you should call the credit card […]

What are the Requirements to file for Bankruptcy?

Anyone, whether or not a US citizen may file for bankruptcy as long as he/she has property, resides in the US or has a business in the US.  The individual does not even need to live in the US as long as they have assets in the US.  Children can file either through a court-appointed […]

Who is the US Trustee?

Every jurisdiction aside from Alabama and North Carolina have a United States Trustee.  Since 1986 the United States Trustee program was created to perform many of the administrative duties of the court.  This allows the Bankruptcy Court to focus on the legal disputes that may arise.  The US Trustee also performs random audits on debtors […]

Tax Discharge and Bankruptcy for Attorneys

How to get Federal and New York State taxes discharged in bankruptcy One common myth regarding bankruptcy is that taxes cannot be discharged. While it is true that most taxes are non-dischargeable, through a rather complicated analysis, many taxes actually are dischargeable through bankruptcy. This will first focus on the taxes that are absolutely non-dischargeable […]

Bankruptcy And Taxes In New York City

First, it is important to understand how a bankruptcy filing works. For individuals or married couples there are 2 main types of filings in New York. This first, and most common, is chapter 7 or “Liquidation Bankruptcy”. When an individual or couple files for chapter 7 a bankruptcy “estate” is created. This covers everything owned […]

How can I file for Bankruptcy without a lawyer?

This post contains the basic steps to filing a consumer bankruptcy case to illustrate the complexities, potential problems and issues that face a consumer who chooses to “go it alone”. Filing bankruptcy is a very involved and difficult process. While this post contains a skeleton outline of how a basic case can progress, every case […]

How much does it cost to file for Bankruptcy?

You should be very careful in choosing the correct lawyer because the consequences can be devastating if your case is not properly handled. During your search to find the right bankruptcy lawyer, please keep in mind the following items: Be wary of non-lawyer paralegals and high volume/low fee bankruptcy attorneys that make claims like “lowest fees”, […]

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

About Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in New York City Many people throughout New York City struggle to pay their bills each month and often find themselves falling farther and farther behind. Failing to take care of these problems can lead to losing your home, car, and personal property. At The Law Office of William Waldner, we […]

How to Determine if you can keep your home in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Filing for Bankruptcy does not automatically mean that you will lose your home. If the property is your primary residence, then you can likely keep you home if there is under $150,000 equity ($300,000 equity for joint filers) in your, home and you live in New York City. First, it is important to find out the value […]