Bankruptcy Lawyer in Rivers Edge, NY

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorney

Your Fresh Financial Start Begins Here

You’re drowning in debt that grows faster than you can pay it. Every month feels like running uphill with a backpack full of rocks. The phone won’t stop ringing with collection calls, and you’re losing sleep wondering if you’ll lose your home.

Bankruptcy isn’t failure—it’s the legal tool designed to give hardworking people like you a second chance. When you file for bankruptcy, an automatic stay immediately stops creditor harassment, wage garnishments, and foreclosure proceedings. You can finally breathe again.

Most of our Rivers Edge clients see their unsecured debt completely eliminated within 3-4 months through Chapter 7, or get manageable payment plans through Chapter 13 that actually fit their real budget. You keep your home, your car, and your dignity while getting the fresh start you deserve.

Rivers Edge Bankruptcy Law Firm

We Know NY Bankruptcy Law Inside Out

We have been helping Rivers Edge families escape debt for over a decade. We’ve guided hundreds of clients through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies, foreclosure defense, and debt relief solutions.

You won’t get shuffled between paralegals or treated like a case number. When you work with us, you get direct access to an experienced bankruptcy attorney who understands both federal bankruptcy law and New York’s specific exemptions that protect your assets.

We’ve seen every type of financial crisis—medical emergencies, job loss, divorce, business failure. There’s no judgment here, just practical solutions to get your life back on track.

How to File for Bankruptcy

Your Clear Path to Debt Freedom

Your bankruptcy process starts with a free consultation where we review your debts, income, and assets to determine if Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 makes more sense for your situation. We’ll explain exactly what you can keep and what gets eliminated.

Once you decide to move forward, we prepare and file your bankruptcy petition with the court. The automatic stay goes into effect immediately, stopping all collection calls and legal actions against you. Most clients feel relief within hours of filing.

For Chapter 7 cases, you’ll attend one brief meeting with the bankruptcy trustee about 30 days after filing. We prepare you completely for this meeting. In most cases, you receive your discharge order within 90 days, wiping out your qualifying debts forever. Chapter 13 cases involve a 3-5 year payment plan, but you get immediate protection and keep all your property.

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Complete Debt Relief Solutions for Rivers Edge

Beyond bankruptcy filing, we provide comprehensive debt relief services tailored to Rivers Edge residents. Our foreclosure defense work has helped dozens of families stay in their homes by negotiating loan modifications, challenging improper foreclosure procedures, and buying time through bankruptcy protection.

We handle both Chapter 7 liquidation cases for clients who want to eliminate debt quickly, and Chapter 13 reorganization for those who want to keep their home and catch up on missed payments. Many clients don’t realize they can strip second mortgages in Chapter 13 if their home value dropped.

Our service includes credit counseling referrals, post-bankruptcy credit rebuilding guidance, and protection from creditor harassment throughout the process. We also review all your debts to identify any that might be dischargeable outside of bankruptcy, potentially saving you thousands in filing fees.

How quickly can bankruptcy stop creditor calls and wage garnishments?

The automatic stay goes into effect the moment we file your bankruptcy petition with the court, which typically happens within 24-48 hours of your decision to proceed. This immediately stops all creditor calls, letters, wage garnishments, bank account levies, and foreclosure proceedings. We notify your creditors right away, and any creditor who continues collection efforts after receiving notice can face sanctions from the bankruptcy court. Most of our Rivers Edge clients tell us the relief from constant harassment is worth the bankruptcy filing alone.

Will I lose my house if I file for bankruptcy in New York?

Most homeowners keep their house in bankruptcy. New York’s homestead exemption protects up to $170,825 of home equity for most counties, and Rivers Edge residents may qualify for even higher exemptions. In Chapter 13, you can catch up on missed mortgage payments over 3-5 years while keeping your home. Even in Chapter 7, you keep your house as long as you’re current on payments and your equity falls within exemption limits. We analyze your specific situation during your free consultation to determine the best strategy for protecting your home.

What's the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy?

Chapter 7 is faster—most cases finish in 3-4 months with your debts completely eliminated. You must pass a means test based on your income, and you may need to surrender non-exempt assets. Chapter 13 involves a 3-5 year payment plan where you pay back a portion of your debts based on what you can actually afford. Chapter 13 is better if you’re behind on your mortgage, have significant assets to protect, or earn too much for Chapter 7. We help you choose the right chapter based on your income, debts, and goals.

How much does it cost to file bankruptcy with your firm?

Our Chapter 7 fees start at $1,500 plus court filing fees, and Chapter 13 fees are typically $3,500 plus filing fees. We offer payment plans because we understand you’re filing bankruptcy precisely because money is tight. Many clients pay half upfront and the remainder before filing. We provide written fee agreements with no hidden costs, and we’ll tell you exactly what everything costs during your free consultation. The investment in bankruptcy almost always saves clients far more than it costs by eliminating debt and stopping interest charges.

How long will bankruptcy stay on my credit report?

Chapter 7 bankruptcy appears on your credit report for 10 years, while Chapter 13 shows for 7 years. However, most clients see their credit scores start improving within 6-12 months after discharge because their debt-to-income ratio improves dramatically. Many of our Rivers Edge clients qualify for car loans within a year and mortgages within 2-3 years post-bankruptcy. We provide credit rebuilding guidance to help you recover as quickly as possible. Bad credit from overwhelming debt often takes longer to recover from than bankruptcy.

Can bankruptcy eliminate tax debts and student loans?

Some tax debts can be discharged in bankruptcy if they meet specific criteria—generally income taxes that are at least 3 years old where you filed returns at least 2 years ago. Recent tax debts, payroll taxes, and tax penalties usually survive bankruptcy. Student loans are rarely dischargeable unless you can prove “undue hardship,” which is extremely difficult. However, Chapter 13 can help you manage tax debts through payment plans and stop IRS collection actions. We review all your debts during consultation to identify exactly what can and cannot be eliminated.

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Rivers Edge, NY is located in Bronx County in New York State