I am in a position of having to decide whether to declare chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy and could use some advice.
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I am in a position of having to decide whether to declare chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy and could use some advice.
I have around 45k in unsecured credit card debt and I make 60k annually. My expenses are very high because I live in New York City so I have a high rent/etc. (zip code 10016). I also received a divorce settlement of a sizable amount approximately a year ago, so that complicates matters in terms of qualifying for a Chapter 7. Please help. Thanks
Asked on June 3, 2009 under Bankruptcy Law, New York
Answers:
David Hamilton / Dwyer & Associates
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
You do have quite a complex situation but this can be navigated with the right assistance. The bankruptcy court will be most concerned about your earnings for the past 6 months, not the past year. The trustee will, however, be concerned with the divorce settlement last eyar and where that money went to. If you live alone or with dependants, I feel you would likely qualify for Chapter 7 however a more thorough analysis is required. Feel free to contact me through below details.
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David S. Hamilton, Esq.
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Dwyer & Associates, LLC.
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New York, NY, 10005
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