Monthly Archives: May 2021

Does Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Wipe Out All Debt in NY?

by Michael H. Schwartz

A man in New York wondering if chapter 7 bankruptcy will wipe out his debt.

The attraction of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing for those in need of debt relief is that it can erase many types of debt and help an individual make a fresh start financially. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy or straight bankruptcy, …

Can I Get Rid of Child Support Arrears in Bankruptcy in New York?

by Michael H. Schwartz

Ex-couple discussing child support despite bankruptcy in New York.

Can You Get Rid of Child Support Arrears in a New York Bankruptcy? One of the primary purposes of bankruptcy is to discharge certain debts to give an honest individual a fresh start. But only certain debts may be discharged. …