Buying a house is major life event and goal that many people want to accomplish. New Jersey residents who have fallen on hard times may consider bankruptcy as a solution to unmanageable debt but may worry about being able to buy a house after bankruptcy. The short...
Month: December 2021
The family home: what can happen to it in divorce
For most couples getting divorced, the family home is one of the most important matters to settle. If you own your home, you and your ex will most likely have to decide what to do with it. That is because if you bought it after getting married, the house is almost...
What can be discharged through Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Debt and bankruptcy often get described in moralistic terms, but many people in New Jersey struggle with debt through no fault of their own. Some of them have been doing fine until they suffer an illness or injury, lose a job or face some other sudden setback. Once...
Can you discharge medical debt in bankruptcy?
If you need medical treatment, the bills involved are not first on your mind. You are probably focusing on getting better. You will deal with the bills later. Unfortunately, the bills start to come quickly and you have to start paying. If you are unable to do that,...
