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File Bankruptcy Due to Impact from the Corona Virus

With the high rates of unemployment and the economy in danger, people will seek out bankruptcy lawyers to help them get out of debt. Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding involving a business or person that can’t afford to pay their debts.

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Individual Bankruptcy Filings on the Rise in New York and New Jersey due to Coronavirus

According to one study done by the New York Post, one in four Americans do not have enough money saved to cover more than two months of expenses and one out of every four people doesn’t have any savings. Moreover, a poll conducted on behalf of Chase bank showed that 40% of adults wouldn’t be able to cover unexpected expenses of more than $400. With the uncertainty of the coronavirus and these statistics, many individuals in New York and New Jersey will be forced to file bankruptcy. 

Bankruptcy Basics

What is Bankruptcy? Bankruptcy is a way to get a fresh start by eliminating your debt or by paying back some of your debt over a 3-5 year plan. It is a legal process overseen by Federal Bankruptcy Courts and judges. It’s designed to help individuals and businesses eliminate all or part of their debt …

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Answers To The Top 5 Questions About Filing For Bankruptcy

The Answers to the top 5 most asked questions about filing bankruptcy. This article covers whether you need an attorney to file bankruptcy, the difference between chapter 7 and 13, how much does a bankruptcy attorney cost, which chapter of bankruptcy is better and what is bankruptcy

Should I File Bankruptcy?

If you are reading this then you are probably asking yourself “Should I file bankruptcy?” A Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the most common form of bankruptcy. A chapter 7 bankruptcy can also be referred to as liquidation; although with most cases, there is little if any actual liquidation involved. Chapter 7 usually means that if you have any assets they get liquidated to pay the creditors. Of course, there are many exemptions. An experienced bankruptcy lawyer can go over the different chapters of bankruptcy and explain in more detail what chapter 7 is.