Bankruptcy Lawyer in Bayside Hills, NY

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Debt Relief Solutions Bayside Hills

What Life Looks Like After Filing

The phone stops ringing with threatening calls. You sleep through the night without worrying about losing your house. Your paycheck stays in your account instead of going to creditors.

That’s what happens when you file for bankruptcy with proper legal guidance. Chapter 7 bankruptcy can eliminate credit card debt, medical bills, and other unsecured obligations completely. Chapter 13 bankruptcy lets you keep your home while reorganizing payments you can actually afford.

You’re not stuck forever. Most people start rebuilding their credit within months of filing. The automatic stay protection begins the moment we file your case, giving you immediate breathing room to plan your next steps.

Bayside Hills Bankruptcy Law Firm

We Know New York Bankruptcy Law

The Frank Law Firm P.C. has been helping Bayside Hills residents navigate bankruptcy and debt relief for years. We understand the local court system, the judges, and exactly what documentation you need for a successful filing.

You’re not just another case number here. We take time to explain your options clearly, answer your questions honestly, and help you choose the right path forward. Most of our clients wish they had called sooner instead of struggling alone for months.

We offer payment plans because we know you’re already dealing with financial stress. Our goal is to get you the relief you need without adding more pressure to your budget.

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How to File Bankruptcy

Your Path to Financial Freedom

First, we meet for a free consultation to review your debts, income, and assets. This helps us determine whether Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy makes more sense for your situation. We’ll also discuss alternatives if bankruptcy isn’t your best option.

Next, we gather the required financial documents and prepare your petition. This includes your income statements, tax returns, debt lists, and asset valuations. We handle the paperwork and make sure everything is filed correctly with the bankruptcy court.

Once we file your case, the automatic stay goes into effect immediately. Creditors must stop all collection activities, including calls, letters, and legal actions. You’ll attend a meeting of creditors about a month later, where we’ll be there to represent you and answer any questions.

Most Chapter 7 cases are complete within four months. Chapter 13 cases involve a three to five-year payment plan, but you get immediate protection and keep your assets while catching up on missed payments.

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Chapter 7 Chapter 13 Options

Complete Bankruptcy and Debt Relief Services

We handle both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases for individuals and married couples. Chapter 7 eliminates most unsecured debts completely if you qualify based on income and expenses. Chapter 13 creates a manageable payment plan while protecting your home and other assets.

Our foreclosure defense services can buy you time to explore your options, including loan modifications or bankruptcy protection. We also help with debt negotiation and settlement when bankruptcy isn’t necessary.

Every case includes thorough preparation, all required court filings, representation at the meeting of creditors, and follow-up to ensure your discharge is entered properly. We explain what debts will be eliminated, what payments you’ll still be responsible for, and how to rebuild your credit after your case is complete.

You’ll have direct access to ask questions throughout the process. Most clients find the actual bankruptcy process much less stressful than they expected once they understand what’s involved.

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Not necessarily. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is specifically designed to help you keep your home while catching up on missed mortgage payments. You’ll make regular monthly payments to the bankruptcy trustee, who distributes the money to your creditors according to a court-approved plan. As long as you stay current on your Chapter 13 payments and continue making your regular mortgage payments, you can keep your house. Even in Chapter 7, you may be able to keep your home if you’re current on payments and the equity is within New York’s homestead exemption limits.
Chapter 7 bankruptcy typically takes three to four months from filing to discharge. You’ll attend one meeting of creditors about 30 days after filing, and if there are no complications, you’ll receive your discharge about 60 days later. Chapter 13 bankruptcy involves a three to five-year payment plan, but you get immediate protection from creditors when we file your case. The length of your Chapter 13 plan depends on your income level and how much you need to catch up on secured debts like your mortgage or car loan.
Certain debts survive bankruptcy, including most student loans, recent tax debts, child support, alimony, and debts incurred through fraud. Secured debts like mortgages and car loans can be eliminated, but you’ll lose the property if you stop making payments. However, bankruptcy eliminates most credit card debt, medical bills, personal loans, and older tax obligations. We’ll review your specific debts during your consultation to explain exactly what can and cannot be discharged in your situation.
Attorney fees vary depending on the complexity of your case, but we offer payment plans to make legal representation affordable. Chapter 7 cases typically cost less than Chapter 13 cases because they’re completed more quickly. Court filing fees are $338 for Chapter 7 and $313 for Chapter 13, plus credit counseling and debtor education course fees of about $20-30 each. We’ll give you a clear breakdown of all costs during your free consultation, and we can often structure payments so you’re not paying large amounts upfront while you’re already dealing with financial stress.
No. While bankruptcy does appear on your credit report, many people start rebuilding their credit within months of filing. Chapter 7 bankruptcy stays on your credit report for 10 years, and Chapter 13 stays for seven years, but the impact decreases over time. Many clients find their credit scores improve faster after bankruptcy than they would have while struggling with overwhelming debt payments. You can often qualify for a secured credit card or car loan within a year or two of your discharge, especially if you follow a plan to rebuild your credit responsibly.
Yes, having a job doesn’t disqualify you from bankruptcy relief. In fact, steady employment can make your case stronger, especially for Chapter 13 bankruptcy where you need reliable income to make plan payments. For Chapter 7, we use the means test to determine if your income is low enough to qualify, taking into account your household size and necessary expenses. If your income is too high for Chapter 7, you may still qualify for Chapter 13, which allows people with higher incomes to reorganize their debts into manageable payments while keeping their assets.

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