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Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Attorney

Your Fresh Start Begins Here

When you’re drowning in debt, bankruptcy isn’t failure—it’s a legal tool designed to give you breathing room. The automatic stay kicks in the moment you file, stopping all collection calls, wage garnishments, and foreclosure proceedings immediately.

Chapter 7 bankruptcy can eliminate most of your unsecured debts in just 3-4 months. Credit cards, medical bills, personal loans—gone. You keep your home, car, and retirement accounts while getting rid of what’s crushing you financially.

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lets you keep everything while creating a manageable payment plan. Behind on your mortgage? Facing foreclosure? Chapter 13 gives you up to five years to catch up on payments while protecting your home from seizure.

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Experienced Gilgo Beach Bankruptcy Law Firm

Local Expertise, Real Results

We at The Frank Law Firm P.C. have been helping Long Island families navigate financial crises for years. We understand the unique pressures facing Gilgo Beach residents—high property taxes, expensive living costs, and the challenge of maintaining a home while managing debt.

You’re not getting a one-size-fits-all approach here. We know the local bankruptcy court procedures, the trustees, and exactly how to position your case for the best possible outcome. Our office serves Nassau County families who need real solutions, not empty promises.

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How to File for Bankruptcy

The Process Made Simple

First, we’ll review your complete financial situation during a free consultation. We’ll look at your income, debts, assets, and goals to determine whether Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 makes more sense for your situation.

Once we file your petition with the bankruptcy court, the automatic stay goes into effect immediately. Creditors must stop all collection activities—no more calls, no more threats, no more garnishments. You can finally breathe.

For Chapter 7, you’ll attend one meeting with the trustee about 30 days after filing. Most clients find this much less intimidating than expected. For Chapter 13, we’ll work with you to create a realistic payment plan that the court will approve. Either way, you’re looking at a fresh start within months, not years.

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Comprehensive Debt Relief Services

More Than Just Bankruptcy Filing

We handle every aspect of your bankruptcy case from start to finish. This includes preparing all required documentation, representing you at court hearings, and dealing with trustees and creditors on your behalf.

Our foreclosure defense work often goes hand-in-hand with bankruptcy. If you’re behind on mortgage payments, we can stop the foreclosure process while working out a solution that lets you keep your home. Many Gilgo Beach families have saved their homes this way.

We also provide ongoing guidance about rebuilding your credit after bankruptcy. Most clients are surprised to learn they can qualify for new credit within 12-18 months of discharge. The key is knowing how to do it right from day one.

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How quickly can bankruptcy stop foreclosure on my Gilgo Beach home?

Bankruptcy stops foreclosure immediately upon filing through the automatic stay. Even if your foreclosure sale is scheduled for tomorrow, filing bankruptcy today will halt the process. This gives you time to explore your options—whether that’s catching up on payments through Chapter 13 or surrendering the property through Chapter 7 while eliminating any deficiency balance. The key is acting before the foreclosure sale actually happens, because once your home is sold, bankruptcy can’t get it back.
Most people keep their homes and cars in bankruptcy. New York’s exemption laws protect a significant amount of home equity and vehicle value. In Chapter 7, as long as you’re current on payments and don’t have excessive equity, you typically keep both. In Chapter 13, you can keep everything regardless of equity as long as you continue making payments. The goal isn’t to take away what you need to live and work—it’s to eliminate the debts that prevent you from affording those payments.
Chapter 7 eliminates most debts in 3-4 months without requiring payments to creditors. You qualify based on income—if you earn less than New York’s median income or pass the means test, Chapter 7 is usually available. Chapter 13 involves a 3-5 year payment plan where you pay back a portion of your debts. Chapter 13 is better if you’re behind on mortgage payments, have significant assets to protect, or earn too much for Chapter 7. Both stop collection activities immediately.
Attorney fees vary based on case complexity, but we offer payment plans to make bankruptcy affordable even when money is tight. Court filing fees are $338 for Chapter 7 and $313 for Chapter 13, set by federal law. We’ll give you a clear fee quote during your free consultation based on your specific situation. Remember, bankruptcy often saves far more money than it costs by eliminating debts and stopping collection activities. Many clients wish they had filed sooner once they see the immediate relief.
Chapter 7 bankruptcy appears on your credit report for 10 years, while Chapter 13 shows for 7 years. However, the impact on your credit score decreases significantly over time, especially if you rebuild credit responsibly. Many clients see their scores improve within 12-18 months of filing because they’re no longer carrying overwhelming debt balances. The key is starting fresh rather than continuing to struggle with debts you can’t pay, which also damages your credit score month after month.
Yes, bankruptcy typically eliminates most medical bills and credit card debt completely. These are considered unsecured debts, which are dischargeable in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Medical debt is one of the leading causes of bankruptcy filings, and the law recognizes that unexpected health issues shouldn’t destroy your financial future. Personal loans, old utility bills, and most other unsecured debts are also eliminated. The debts that typically survive bankruptcy are student loans, recent taxes, child support, and debts incurred through fraud.

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