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If you’re worried about the prospect of airing the intimate details of your marriage in court in front of a judge whom you don’t know, you might take comfort in the fact that most divorces resolve through negotiation without ever having to be litigated. With that...
Even if you have “good” health insurance, you can quickly rack up enormous medical bills that gobble up the savings that you’ve spent years building. These massive hospital bills are disheartening to say the least. And while they can be a blow to your emotional...
Bankruptcy protection is one of the most powerful tools available to help individuals get out from under a crushing weight of debt. When you go through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you can reduce or eliminate most types of consumer debt, including: Credit card...
You’ve worked hard to accumulate your wealth. As such, you probably want to do everything you can to protect it. While this means engaging in smart investments and creating an effective estate plan, it also means being careful with how your finances are handled during...
A lot of people who are struggling with debt consider bankruptcy but find themselves scared to take the plunge. There are many reasons for this hesitation. Some are tied to the emotional reaction of what some consider an admission of financial failure, while others...
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, over 4.5 million people are injured in dog attacks every year. Many of the victims are children. If you have been bitten by a dog, you may be able to recover damages from the dog owner based on New York’s strict...
Are you struggling with overwhelming debt? If so, know that you’re not alone. Millions of Americans find themselves fighting everyday just to make ends meet. Sadly, this often means turning to credit cards, which can cause existing debt to spiral even more out of...
Divorce is a major financial transaction. If you don’t’ prepare yourself to properly handle the process, you could lose out on the financial resources that you need to be stable post-divorce. Don’t let yourself be taken advantage of. In order to avoid an unwanted...
Bankruptcy is a complex and nuanced area of the law. If you decide that filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy is your best option, there will be many terms and concepts which will be unfamiliar to you. One of those concepts is the adequate protection payment, which the law...
Accrued debt is an ongoing problem in New York and across the United States. In recent years, given the ongoing challenges people have faced, that has included medical expenses combined with diminished income or loss of work entirely. However, for many years, credit...