Bankruptcy Lawyer in Freeport, NY

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Get immediate relief from creditors and protect what matters most to your family.

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Debt Relief Solutions Freeport

What Life Looks Like After

The phone stops ringing with collection calls. You sleep through the night without worrying about losing your house. Your paycheck stays in your account instead of getting garnished.

That’s what happens when you file for bankruptcy with proper legal guidance. You get an automatic stay that immediately stops all collection activities – no more harassment, no more threats, no more sleepless nights wondering how you’ll make it work.

Your home stays protected through Chapter 13 reorganization, letting you catch up on missed mortgage payments over time. Unsecured debts like credit cards and medical bills get eliminated or significantly reduced. You keep your car, your household items, and your dignity while getting the fresh start you need to rebuild.

Freeport Bankruptcy Attorney Experience

We Know Nassau County Courts

The Frank Law Firm P.C. has been helping Freeport families navigate financial crises and bankruptcy proceedings in Nassau County courts. We understand the local procedures, the trustees, and exactly what it takes to get your case approved quickly.

You’re not just another case number here. We know what it’s like to face overwhelming debt in one of New York’s most expensive areas. Housing costs, taxes, and everyday expenses add up fast, and sometimes life throws you curveballs that make everything unmanageable.

That’s why we focus on practical solutions that work for real people dealing with real problems. No judgment, no lectures about how you got here – just clear guidance on how to move forward.

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How to File Bankruptcy

Your Path to Financial Freedom

First, we sit down for a free consultation to review your debts, income, and assets. We’ll determine whether Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy makes more sense for your situation, or if there are alternatives that might work better.

Once you decide to move forward, we prepare and file your bankruptcy petition with the Nassau County court. This immediately triggers the automatic stay, stopping all collection activities against you. No more calls, no more garnishments, no more foreclosure proceedings.

Next, we guide you through the meeting of creditors, where you’ll answer basic questions about your financial situation under oath. We prepare you thoroughly so you know exactly what to expect. Most meetings last less than five minutes.

Finally, you complete a brief financial management course, and the court issues your discharge order. Your qualifying debts are eliminated forever, and you can start rebuilding your financial life with a clean slate.

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Chapter 7 Chapter 13 Options

Complete Bankruptcy Services Available

We handle both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, plus foreclosure defense for homeowners facing immediate threats. Chapter 7 eliminates most unsecured debts in about four months, perfect if you’re struggling with credit cards, medical bills, or personal loans.

Chapter 13 works better when you’re behind on your mortgage or car payments but have steady income. You get up to five years to catch up on secured debts while eliminating or reducing unsecured ones. This option lets you keep your house and car while getting manageable payment plans.

For homeowners already in foreclosure, we can file emergency bankruptcy petitions to stop sheriff sales and give you time to explore your options. Sometimes that means working out a loan modification, sometimes it means selling the house on your terms instead of losing it to foreclosure.

Every case includes thorough debt analysis, asset protection planning, and credit rebuilding guidance. We also offer payment plans for legal fees because we understand money is tight when you’re considering bankruptcy.

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Bankruptcy creates an automatic stay the moment we file your petition with the court, which immediately stops foreclosure proceedings. Even if your house is scheduled for sheriff sale tomorrow, filing bankruptcy today will halt the sale and give you time to explore your options. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is particularly effective for homeowners because it allows you to catch up on missed mortgage payments over 3-5 years while keeping your home. We can often file emergency petitions within 24-48 hours if you’re facing an immediate foreclosure deadline.
No, bankruptcy law includes exemptions that protect your essential assets. In New York, you can typically keep your home (up to certain equity limits), your car, household furnishings, clothing, and tools needed for work. Most people filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy keep everything they own because the exemptions are designed to let you maintain a basic standard of living. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is even more protective since you’re paying back creditors over time rather than liquidating assets. The goal is to give you a fresh start, not leave you with nothing.
Court filing fees are $338 for Chapter 7 and $313 for Chapter 13, plus attorney fees that vary based on case complexity. We offer competitive rates and payment plans because we understand you’re filing bankruptcy precisely because money is tight. Many clients pay attorney fees in installments leading up to filing, and Chapter 13 clients can include attorney fees in their repayment plan. We provide transparent pricing upfront during your free consultation, so you’ll know exactly what to expect with no hidden costs or surprise bills later.
Certain debts survive bankruptcy including recent taxes, student loans (with rare exceptions), child support, alimony, and debts incurred through fraud. Recent luxury purchases or cash advances may also be non-dischargeable if made shortly before filing. However, bankruptcy eliminates most common debts like credit cards, medical bills, personal loans, old utility bills, and deficiency balances from repossessed cars or foreclosed homes. We’ll review your specific debts during consultation to explain exactly what can and cannot be eliminated in your situation.
Chapter 7 bankruptcy remains on your credit report for 10 years, while Chapter 13 stays for 7 years. However, the impact on your credit score decreases significantly over time, especially if you practice good credit habits after discharge. Many clients see their credit scores improve within 12-18 months of discharge because their debt-to-income ratio improves dramatically. You can often qualify for secured credit cards immediately after discharge and conventional mortgages within 2-4 years. The key is starting fresh with manageable debt rather than continuing to struggle with overwhelming payments that keep you behind.
Yes, in most cases you can keep your car through bankruptcy. If your car is paid off, vehicle exemptions protect a certain amount of equity (currently $4,825 in New York, or $10,825 if you don’t use the homestead exemption). If you’re still making payments, you can usually keep the car by continuing payments and reaffirming the loan in Chapter 7, or including the payments in your Chapter 13 plan. Even if you’re behind on car payments, Chapter 13 lets you catch up over time while keeping the vehicle. We’ll analyze your specific situation to determine the best strategy for protecting your transportation.

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