Category: Personal Bankruptcy 1

Filing Chapter 11 as an individual

In most cases, individuals filing for bankruptcy in New York have the choice of filing either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. At Macco & Stern, we ...

What can Chapter 11 bankruptcy do for you?

As a New York resident who is simultaneously suffering from financial struggles while also having a high net worth, you may be wondering what options ...

What you should know about medical debt

If you feel submerged under a pile of never ending medical bills, you are not alone. Millions of Americans feel as though they will never ...

Moving past a bankruptcy

Before you file for bankruptcy in New York, you might want to investigate and plan how you will use the experience to make your financial ...

What situations can lead to bankruptcy?

As a New York resident who is facing unexpected money troubles, you’re well-aware of just how quickly a person’s financial situation can change. Macco & ...

When will my debts be discharged after filing for bankruptcy?

Long Islanders who are having financial challenges and have sought relief through filing for bankruptcy might not be fully cognizant of certain basic factors. These ...

Former MLB player files for Chapter 13 bankruptcy

Financial challenges can happen to anyone in New York and across the country. Even those who seemingly had it all with major paychecks, fame and ...

Bankruptcies come off credit reports after a number of years

Many of our readers in New York know that during the so-called “Great Recession” one of the biggest issues was the when the housing “bubble” ...

Filing for bankruptcy to stop foreclosure

Our readers may be familiar with many of the advantages that New York residents will benefit from in the bankruptcy process. Many different types of ...

What causes Americans to pursue a bankruptcy filing?

Most of our readers have probably seen the most recent news about the national economy that indicates that things are looking good for the future. ...