Bankruptcy Lawyer in Gardiners Point, NY

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Get immediate protection from creditors and a clear path to financial freedom with experienced bankruptcy representation.

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Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

What Your Life Looks Like After

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

Filing for bankruptcy isn’t about failure—it’s about using the legal system exactly as it was designed. You get immediate protection through the automatic stay, which stops all collection activities the moment your case is filed. Creditors can’t call, can’t sue, can’t take your wages.

Most of your unsecured debt disappears completely. Credit cards, medical bills, personal loans—gone. You keep your house, your car, and the things you actually need. Within months, you’re rebuilding credit instead of drowning in payments you can’t afford.

Experienced Gardiners Point Bankruptcy Attorney

We Know New York Bankruptcy Law

The Frank Law Firm P.C. has been helping Long Island families navigate financial crisis for years. We understand the local court system, work with the same trustees regularly, and know exactly how to protect your assets under New York law.

You’re not getting a cookie-cutter approach here. Every case is different, and we take the time to understand your specific situation before recommending Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Most people have more options than they realize.

We’ve seen every type of financial situation—job loss, medical bills, divorce, business failure. There’s no judgment here, just practical solutions that actually work.

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How to File for Bankruptcy

The Process is Straightforward

First, we meet for a consultation to review your debts, income, and assets. This determines whether Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 makes more sense for your situation. Chapter 7 eliminates most debts in about four months. Chapter 13 creates a manageable payment plan over three to five years.

Once we file your petition, the automatic stay kicks in immediately. All collection activity stops that day. No more calls, no more lawsuits, no more wage garnishments. You get breathing room while we handle the legal process.

You’ll attend one meeting with the bankruptcy trustee—it’s usually 15 minutes of basic questions about your paperwork. We prepare you for exactly what to expect. Most cases proceed smoothly from there, with debt discharge happening on schedule.

The entire process is designed to give you a fresh start, not punish you for past financial problems.

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Debt Relief and Foreclosure Defense

Complete Financial Protection Services

Beyond bankruptcy filing, we handle foreclosure defense to protect your home. Sometimes bankruptcy alone stops foreclosure. Other times, we need to negotiate loan modifications or challenge improper foreclosure procedures. We use every available tool.

Our debt relief services include analyzing which debts can be discharged, which must be paid, and how to structure everything for the best outcome. Student loans, tax debts, and child support have special rules—we make sure you understand exactly what happens to each debt.

You also get guidance on rebuilding credit after bankruptcy. Most people can qualify for new credit cards within months and car loans within a year. We show you the specific steps to restore your credit score quickly and responsibly.

We handle all the paperwork, court filings, and communication with creditors. Your job is to focus on moving forward, not managing the legal process.

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The automatic stay stops foreclosure immediately when we file your bankruptcy petition. Even if a foreclosure sale is scheduled for next week, filing bankruptcy will halt the process. This gives us time to evaluate your options—sometimes you can keep the house by catching up on payments through a Chapter 13 plan, other times we can negotiate a loan modification. The key is acting quickly before the foreclosure sale actually happens, because bankruptcy can’t reverse a completed sale.
Chapter 7 eliminates most of your debts in about four months without requiring payments to creditors. You keep essential assets like your home and car, but non-essential property might be sold to pay creditors. Chapter 13 creates a payment plan lasting three to five years where you pay a portion of your debts based on your income. Chapter 13 is often better if you’re behind on house payments and want to catch up, or if you make too much money to qualify for Chapter 7. We analyze your specific situation to recommend the right option.
Most people keep their house and car in bankruptcy. New York has generous exemptions that protect your primary residence and vehicle up to certain values. If you’re current on your mortgage and car payments, you can usually keep making payments and retain the property. If you’re behind on payments, Chapter 13 lets you catch up over time while keeping the property. The goal is to eliminate debts that are crushing you while protecting the assets you actually need for daily life.
Chapter 7 bankruptcy appears on your credit report for 10 years, while Chapter 13 appears for 7 years. However, the impact on your credit score decreases significantly over time. Most people see their credit scores start improving within 6-12 months after filing. You can often qualify for secured credit cards immediately, car loans within a year, and mortgages within 2-4 years depending on the type of bankruptcy. The key is rebuilding credit responsibly after discharge rather than focusing on how long the bankruptcy notation remains visible.
Bankruptcy eliminates most unsecured debts like credit cards, medical bills, personal loans, and old utility bills. However, certain debts survive bankruptcy including recent taxes (generally less than 3 years old), student loans, child support, alimony, and debts incurred through fraud. Some older tax debts can be discharged if they meet specific timing requirements. We review each of your debts individually to determine what can be eliminated versus what you’ll still owe after bankruptcy.
Attorney fees vary based on case complexity, but we offer transparent pricing and payment plans to make representation affordable. Chapter 7 cases typically cost less than Chapter 13 cases due to the shorter timeline and simpler process. We also charge court filing fees (currently $338 for Chapter 7 and $313 for Chapter 13) and credit counseling fees required by law. During your free consultation, we provide exact pricing for your situation and discuss payment options. Many clients find that bankruptcy saves them far more money than it costs by eliminating debt payments.

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