The first step to take when you are contemplating bankruptcy and you own some real estate.
New Jersey bankruptcy lawyer Jennifer Weil represents Chapter 7 bankruptcy clients living in northern New Jersey counties, including Hudson County, Essex County, Bergen County, Passaic County, Union County, Morris County, and Sussex County.
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Do I have to go to court when I file for bankruptcy?
Most bankruptcy filers do not have to go to court.
Instead, every Chapter 7 case will be scheduled for a meeting of creditors, which does not take place in a courthouse. In Newark, New Jersey, the meetings of creditors take place in a downtown office building. Most large creditors (such as credit card companies) [...]
How I work with clients
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How do I work with clients on consumer bankruptcy cases? I like to take a personalized approach. It depends on the client. Some people like to meet more often with their bankruptcy attorneys than others. I do my best to accommodate this.
But others just don’t have the time for [...]
What happens at the 341 meeting of creditors?
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After you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, if everything goes right, you should end up at a 341 meeting of creditors. Named after section 341 of the Bankruptcy Code, this is a meeting at which the trustee assigned to your case, you, your lawyer, and any creditors who choose [...]
