Debt Relief Blog

What Are the Benefits of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? June 15, 2020

Are you facing insurmountable debt? If so, you might consider the benefits of filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy. While there are several different types of bankruptcy to choose from, Chapter 7 is the most ...

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Covid-19 Stimulus Checks May Be Subject To Seizure or Offset April 16, 2020

As stimulus checks are heading towards millions of Americans in need under the CARES Act, be mindful that the proceeds of the check may fall into the arms of a judgment creditor, or can be offset by ...

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Covid Update: NY State Courts Re-Opens Beyond "Essential Cases" April 16, 2020

As of April 13, 2020, via remote or virtual court operations, the court shall address non-essential cases. Below is a partial summary of the following matters that this pertains to: Conferencing ...

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Covid-19 Update: NY Courts Poised For Imminent Re-opening April 10, 2020

On April 6, 2020 Chief Judge DiFiore announced an expansion of the types of cases the court will adjudicate in the near future. While the specifics are yet to be unveiled, a plan is in the works for ...

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Student Loan Relief Due to Covid-19 April 7, 2020

Federal Student Loans Eligible for Administrative Forbearance Effective March 27, 2020, under the CARES ACT , federal student loans owned by the Department of Education were placed in an ...

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Increase to Means-test for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy March 31, 2020

Good News For Potential Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Filers Effective April 1, 2020, the Means Test, which is an essential factor when evaluating whether one is a good candidate to proceed with a Chapter 7 ...

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