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Protect Your Retirement Assets By Filing For Bankruptcy

If you are retired (or approaching retirement age), you do not want to have ask yourself this question: “Should I dip into my retirement account to help pay off my credit card or other debts?” When faced with this question, many Americans are too quick to withdraw money from an IRA or other retirement account […]

The Federal Wildcard Exemption

In a bankruptcy case, the property of the debtor is classified in one of two ways: exempt property and non-exempt property. Exempt property is the property the debtor is allowed to keep, while non-exempt property can potentially be liquidated and distributed to creditors. There are exemptions for a wide variety of personal property of the […]

Can I File For Bankruptcy without My Spouse?

Many clients ask us the question, “Can I file for bankruptcy without my spouse?” Yes, a person can file for bankruptcy without their spouse. However, the more important questions is “Should you file for bankruptcy without your spouse? Married couples are not obligated to file for bankruptcy together. One person can file for bankruptcy while […]

What Should I Do to File for Bankruptcy or Better Yet – What Should I Not Do?

As a NYC bankruptcy lawyer, people tend to ask, “What should I do to file for bankruptcy?” Sometimes an equally important question is “What should I not do?” Keep in mind, this information may change from state to state so consumers filing for bankruptcy should only use it as a frame of reference. Consumers filing […]

What Assets Can I Keep in Bankruptcy?

We often receive phone calls to our office asking us, “what property and assets am I able to keep if I file for bankruptcy?” That is a great question because many people are concerned about what property they may lose if they file for bankruptcy. Contrary to what many people may think, there are many […]

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