Don’t Let Social Media Ruin Your Bankruptcy Case!
Social media sites such as Instagram, Facebook and TikTok continue to grow in popularity. These sites have impacted many aspects of society, including the practice of bankruptcy law. While social media...
View ArticleWhat is the Sheriff’s Sale Process in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, after a mortgage lender has obtained a final foreclosure judgment, they can schedule a Sheriff’s Sale of the property. It is important to know that the Sheriff’s Sale won’t happen...
View ArticleAm I Entitled to Surplus Funds After a NJ Foreclosure?
Introduction If you are a homeowner facing foreclosure, the experience can be very overwhelming and upsetting. There is, however, a little known process that can give you some hope—recovering surplus...
View ArticleCan I Get Rid of My Medical Bills if I File Bankruptcy?
Medical debt is a major reason that people file bankruptcy. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau indicates that $88 billion of outstanding medical bills are currently in collections-affecting one...
View ArticleWhat is a Zombie Mortgage and How Can You Fight Back if You Have One?
What is a Zombie Mortgage? Did you think your second mortgage, home equity loan or home equity line of credit was written off and then suddenly had it reappear from the dead after many years? If so,...
View ArticleHow Often Can You File Bankruptcy?
It sometimes becomes necessary to file bankruptcy more than once. As an experienced bankruptcy attorney will tell you, while unfortunate, it is not rare. The need to refile often occurs as the result...
View ArticleNew Law on Tax Lien Foreclosures Helps Homeowners Protect Equity
Purpose of the Law On July 10, 2024 Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law a major revision of the New Jersey tax sale foreclosure process. The purpose of this revision is to help homeowners preserve some of...
View ArticleUnderstanding 3 Common Types of Bankruptcy Litigation
Bankruptcy law can be a complex area of law and can involve litigation. It is important to understand the types of litigation that can occur during bankruptcy. In a bankruptcy, creditors have the right...
View ArticleAttorney, Bruce Levitt, to speak at the 2024 Bankruptcy and Restructuring Forum
Bruce Levitt, a partner at Levitt & Slafkes, P.C., will be participating in the 2024 Bankruptcy and Restructuring Forum, organized by the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) on September 27,...
View ArticleCommon Scams and Ways to Protect Yourself
In recent years we have met with many people who have been the victim of financial scams, with some losing significant amounts of money. We have even seen several clients who have lost their entire...
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