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Should you fire your Chapter 13 New Jersey Bankruptcy Lawyer?
A very large part of my practice is cleaning up other lawyers' messes. I practice only bankruptcy (which crosses over with loan modifications). Believe you me there is so much to know in this area of the law I do not have time to venture into other areas....
Should you file for bankruptcy before getting married? (Hackensack, New Jersey)
Many people who are contemplating getting marriage decide to file bankruptcy prior to getting married so they can get a fresh start without carrying the burden of the old debt into their new life. The debt incurred prior to the marriage will remain your debt. If...
A bankruptcy filing can not be kept private in when filed in New Jersey or in any state.
When someone files a bankruptcy, it is filed electronically and is public record. Anyone can find out you filed if they know where to look. Someone in interested in doing the search can simply open a PACER account and discovered you filed. All creditors and...
Will your sister’s bankruptcy filed in New Jersey impact your credit if you were the co-signer on her home mortgage?
The answer is maybe. You should consult with a bankruptcy attorney who can review her case so he/she can advise you how your sister's bankruptcy will affect you. Her bankruptcy in and of itself should not appear on your credit reports. The answer hinges on what type...