by John Skiba, Esq. | Jun 29, 2012 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
The news coverage on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Obamacare had all the flare of the Superbowl. This decision will no doubt be hashed out both in public and private for sometime to come. And whether you are for Obamacare or not, most would likely say...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Jun 27, 2012 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
The amount of information you are required to disclose in a bankruptcy case is significant. In fact, the typical bankruptcy petition I file on behalf of clients is anywhere from 45 up to 60 pages long. The reason we kill so many trees with each bankruptcy filing is...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Jun 21, 2012 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
As a dad to six kids I want to provide for my family the best I can. Every parent does. However some of the things you do to help your kids out now can actually cause you problems if you end up needing to file for bankruptcy down the road. Two things that can cause...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Jun 18, 2012 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
When we think of bankruptcy we generally think of two things: eliminating debt and fear of losing our stuff. And while eliminating debt and trying to keep your stuff are important parts of the bankruptcy process, it is important to understand that much more needs to...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Jun 15, 2012 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
All debts are not created equal. Some debts obtain favored status through the law – debts like taxes or child support. But some debts are a priority based on who is owed the debt. For instance you may feel much more obligated to pay a family member you owe...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Jun 11, 2012 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Self-Help Legal Services
Written by guest Blogger Frank P. Pipitone. Mr. Pipitone is a Long Island Bankruptcy Lawyer. He is the managing attorney at Pipitone Law located in Garden City, New York. _____________________________________________________________ With the economy in...
