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...
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These bankruptcy exemptions can provide you with stability
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...
Tips for dividing debt in your divorce
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...
Adequate protection payments under Chapter 13
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...
Can bankruptcy clear my credit card debt?
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...
6 enhancements to consumer protections under new law
Far too many New Yorkers have spent years, sometimes even decades, trying to find a way out of debt. These individuals have endured ongoing harassment from creditors as they try to pay what they owe, making life miserable. In fact, the stress associated with...