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Home ownership is part of the American Dream! It is something we all, to some extent, hope for. But oftentimes that dream becomes a nightmare because all of the proper steps are not taken, or not done correctly. That can turn your home into a m
Student loan debt continues to be a problem nationally, as the total owed exceeds $1 trillion. Although private loans are also a problem, the good news is that they make up only 15% of the total debt, and federal loans still dominate the landsc
The filing of a bankruptcy by one spouse in a divorce is not always a cooperative process, part of an overall strategy. Sometimes the nonfiling spouse can become vindictive and seek to disrupt the bankruptcy filing. In this episode, Meryl and S
The automatic stay that bankruptcy provides can be extremely helpful in protecting you from creditors. It can stop a bank levy, a wage execution, or any other attempt to collect a debt. But exceptions in the bankruptcy code can allow your spous
In mosty cases, financial difficulties put strain on a marriage that leads to divorce. In those circumstances, bankruptcy can be helpful. But in this episode, Meryl and Steve talk about how financially secure couples can end up in bankruptcy be
Prenuptual Agreements are often used to negotiate many terms of a divorce in advance of the marriage itself. However, they cannot definitively allow you to preplan a bankruptcy discharge of your obligations under it. In this episode, Meryl and
You may have agreed upon (or had a judge order) the equitable distribution of your marital assets in your New Jersey divorce. But the chapter 7 bankruptcy filing of one of you can put that distribution into jeopardy. In this episode, Meryl and
Even after a divorce is final, its effects can linger on. One spouse or the other can be obligated to pay alimony and/or child support, along with maintaining life insurance to protect that stream of income. But what can happen when one spous
One common provision in New Jersey divorce decrees is for the educational expenses of the children. In other words, who pays for what in connection with the kids going to college? Filing bankruptcy at any point in this process, whether it is
A bankruptcy can certainly help you in your divorce if you are weighed down with marital debt. A chapter 13 can also help save a home from foreclosure or get a tax debt paid affordably. But one thing that can really devastate a chapter 13 rep
Many credit card agreements for stores like Sears or Best Buy include a provision where you grant the bank a lien on anything you purchase with the card. This can also include in-store financing with places like Raymour & Flanagan. If you are
Bankruptcy can often be a useful tool in simplifying your divorce by getting rid of marital debt. However, when a creditor has a lien against a marital asset that is subject to equitable distribution, this can still be a problem. In this epis
A Chapter 13 bankruptcy repayment plan can help someone get current if they are behind on alimony and child support. But what if you are the payee spouse? How can you protect your rights? Fortunately, there are several provisions in the bank
A useful and well thought out bankruptcy strategy can make your divorce much simpler and easier. However, filing bankruptcy without proper thought to the issues can make matters worse. Steve and Meryl talk about ways in which bankruptcy can c
Many people getting divorced are in serious financial difficulty and considering a chapter 7 bankruptcy to get a fresh start. Sometimes that difficulty is the very reason for the divorce! But the question that is often raised is, which comes fi
Both bankruptcy and divorce involve full financial disclosure of all assets, liabilities, income, and expenses. However, inconsistencies in these disclosures between a bankruptcy petition and a Case Information Statement in a divorce can lead
One of the biggest issues to resolve in any divorce is marital debt. Who pays it? Who is responsible? This episode will give you some great tips on how bankruptcy can help!
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