Chapter 7 bankruptcy eliminates most unsecured debts including credit cards, medical bills, personal loans, and old utility bills. In New York, you can also discharge certain tax debts that are over three years old. However, you cannot eliminate child support, alimony, recent tax debts, or student loans in most cases. Secured debts like mortgages and car loans are handled differently – you can choose to keep the property and continue payments or surrender it and eliminate the debt. We’ll review your specific debts during consultation to explain exactly what can be discharged in your situation.