by Scott Goldstein | Nov 2, 2022 | Chapter 13, Bankruptcy, Chapter 7, Client Resources
Protecting Assets in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Even when people are overwhelmed by debt, they are still often reluctant to file for bankruptcy. One reason for this is the fear that they will lose what little assets they have left, such as their home or car. But in...
by Scott Goldstein | Sep 30, 2022 | Chapter 13, Bankruptcy, Chapter 7
What Is the Statute of Limitations on Debt? Failing to pay a debt does more than shred your credit report. You can also be sued by your lender. New York, like other states, gives lenders or debt collectors a limited amount of time to bring a lawsuit. This...
by Scott Goldstein | Jun 29, 2022 | Foreclosure
Don’t Be Foreclosed Upon by a Scam: Know Your Rights Foreclosures are once again on the rise. Many Americans face challenges in a time of high housing costs, rising mortgage rates, economic uncertainty, and the end of COVID-19 foreclosure protections....
by Scott Goldstein | May 20, 2022 | Bankruptcy
If you want to avoid common mistakes made before filing for bankruptcy, take a look at this guide made by the Law Offices of Wenarsky and Goldstein, LLC. When Should One Consider Filing Bankruptcy? If you are having a hard time paying your bills, it is important to...
by Scott Goldstein | Mar 3, 2022 | Bankruptcy
In a decision dated February 28, 2022, Judge Grossman of the Central Islip division of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York, just gutted what has become a much used program in the bankruptcy courts AND simultaneously established what...