Bankruptcy Lawyer in Holtsville, NY

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Debt Relief Attorney Holtsville

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 goes toward groceries and your kids’ needs instead of disappearing into minimum payments that never touch the principal.

Bankruptcy isn’t about failure—it’s about using the legal system exactly as it was designed. To give people a genuine fresh start when life throws curveballs like job loss, medical emergencies, or business setbacks that weren’t your fault.

You keep your home, your car, and your retirement accounts. The credit card debt, medical bills, and other unsecured debts that have been crushing you? Gone. You get to rebuild your financial life on solid ground instead of quicksand.

Holtsville Bankruptcy Law Firm

We Know This Area

The Frank Law Firm P.C. has been helping Long Island families navigate financial crises for years. We understand the unique pressures of living in Suffolk County—the high property taxes, the cost of living, the way one setback can spiral into an impossible situation.

We’re not a bankruptcy mill that processes hundreds of cases without knowing your name. When you work with us, you get direct access to an experienced bankruptcy attorney who knows the local courts, trustees, and procedures that will determine your case outcome.

Most importantly, we’ve seen what works and what doesn’t. We know which assets you can protect, how to structure your case for the best possible outcome, and how to handle the complications that inevitably arise.

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How to File Bankruptcy

Your Path to Financial Freedom

First, we sit down and look at your complete financial picture. Income, expenses, debts, assets—everything. This isn’t about judgment; it’s about understanding exactly what you’re dealing with so we can recommend the right approach.

If Chapter 7 makes sense, we can eliminate most of your unsecured debts in about four months. If Chapter 13 is better—maybe because you’re behind on your mortgage or have assets to protect—we create a payment plan based on what you can actually afford, not what creditors demand.

We handle all the paperwork, represent you at the meeting of creditors, and deal with the trustee. You focus on moving forward. The automatic stay kicks in as soon as we file, which means creditors must stop calling, wage garnishments end, and foreclosure proceedings halt.

Throughout the process, we prepare you for what’s coming next and help you understand how to rebuild your credit responsibly.

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Chapter 7 Chapter 13 Lawyer

Complete Bankruptcy Representation

You get full legal representation from initial consultation through discharge. We prepare and file all required documents, represent you at hearings, communicate with trustees and creditors, and handle any complications that arise during your case.

For Holtsville residents, this means someone who understands local property values for exemption purposes, knows the preferences of trustees in the Eastern District of New York, and can navigate the specific requirements that trip up people who try to handle bankruptcy themselves.

We also provide foreclosure defense services when bankruptcy alone isn’t enough to save your home. Sometimes the best strategy combines both approaches—using bankruptcy to eliminate other debts while negotiating directly with your mortgage company.

After your case closes, we provide guidance on rebuilding credit and avoiding the mistakes that led to financial trouble in the first place.

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Bankruptcy creates an automatic stay the moment we file your case, which immediately stops foreclosure proceedings. This gives you breathing room to catch up on mortgage payments through a Chapter 13 repayment plan or negotiate with your lender. However, timing matters—if the foreclosure sale is scheduled for next week, we need to act immediately. The automatic stay doesn’t permanently stop foreclosure; it pauses the process while we work out a solution. In Chapter 13, you can cure mortgage arrears over 3-5 years while keeping current on ongoing payments.
Chapter 7 eliminates most unsecured debts in about four months, but you must qualify based on income and pass the means test. You can keep exempt property like your primary residence and car, but non-exempt assets may be sold. Chapter 13 involves a 3-5 year repayment plan where you pay a portion of your debts based on your disposable income. Chapter 13 is often better if you’re behind on mortgage payments, have non-exempt assets to protect, or don’t qualify for Chapter 7. Both stop creditor harassment immediately and can provide significant debt relief.
Most people keep their home and car in bankruptcy. New York has generous exemptions that protect your primary residence up to certain equity limits and one motor vehicle. If you’re current on secured debt payments and the equity doesn’t exceed exemption limits, you can usually keep these assets. In Chapter 13, you can even catch up on missed mortgage or car payments through your repayment plan. The key is having realistic equity levels and maintaining payments on secured debts you want to keep. We review your specific situation to determine what you can protect.
Attorney fees vary based on case complexity, but we offer transparent pricing and payment plans to make bankruptcy accessible when you need it most. Court filing fees are $338 for Chapter 7 and $313 for Chapter 13, set by federal law. We provide detailed fee quotes during your free consultation and can often arrange payment plans that work with your budget. Remember, bankruptcy typically saves far more money than it costs by eliminating debts and stopping interest accumulation. We also help you understand fee structures and avoid bankruptcy mills that charge hidden costs.
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 1-2 years as they eliminate debt-to-income ratio problems and establish positive payment history. You can often qualify for secured credit cards immediately after discharge and conventional mortgages within 2-4 years. The key is starting fresh with good financial habits rather than struggling with unmanageable debt indefinitely.
Bankruptcy eliminates most unsecured debts like credit cards, medical bills, personal loans, and deficiency balances from repossessed vehicles. However, certain debts survive bankruptcy including recent income taxes, student loans (with rare exceptions), child support, alimony, and debts from fraud or willful injury. Some tax debts can be discharged if they meet specific age and filing requirements. Secured debts like mortgages and car loans continue unless you surrender the collateral. We analyze your specific debts during consultation to explain exactly what can be eliminated and what obligations remain.

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