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Foreclosure Defense – Vacating a Default Judgment

By Russ Silberman | Published September 13, 2023

When attempting to prevent the foreclosure of your home, vacating a default judgment can be your best defense. Learn more about default judgments and when vacating them can help you keep your home.

How Does Bankruptcy Affect Small Business Owners?

By Russ Silberman | Published September 4, 2023

When struggling with debt, filing for bankruptcy can be a boon for small business owners. Learn more about some of the advantages correlating with bankruptcy and small businesses.

What Is Surrogate’s Court?

By Russ Silberman | Published August 31, 2023

New York’s Surrogate’s Court is indispensable, especially when managing estates, guardianships, adoptions, and trusts. If this is your first time attending a hearing in this Court, navigating the legal process can be stressful. This article aims to help you better understand what to expect and how to navigate any proceedings more confidently.

Finding the Right Foreclosure Defense Attorney

By Russ Silberman | Published August 28, 2023

Facing a foreclosure can be an incredibly stressful time for any homeowner. Besides going through the legal process, you may also need to prepare for the possibility of losing your home. For this reason, finding an experienced foreclosure attorney becomes indispensable.

Bankruptcy and Wage Garnishment

By Russ Silberman | Published August 21, 2023

Wage garnishment allows creditors to collect debts directly from your wages or salary. Wage garnishment can be devastating for those already dealing with financial hardship. At Todd Cushner & Associates, our White Plains-based bankruptcy lawyers can help stop wage garnishment, enabling you to keep the money you rightfully earned.

Bankruptcy and Medical Debt

By Russ Silberman | Published August 15, 2023

A recent study shows that nearly 20% of US households carry some form of medical debt. And approximately half of those debts exceed $2,000. Fortunately, filing for bankruptcy can discharge your medical debt, helping you progress toward a fresh financial start.

Bankruptcy and Auto Loans

By Russ Silberman | Published July 31, 2023

Some people have a misconception that declaring bankruptcy may lead to higher car payments or even immediate car repossession. However, many safeguards are available to keep your vehicle safe.

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Bankruptcy and Retirement Accounts

By Russ Silberman | Published July 27, 2023

Facing bankruptcy can be one of the most challenging financial difficulties, especially when approaching retirement age. Thankfully, there are many legal protections to keep your hard-earned assets safe. Learn how to get the financial relief you need while protecting your assets from creditors.

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Bankruptcy and Tax Debts

By Russ Silberman | Published July 10, 2023

If you find yourself struggling financially, paying off your tax debts is not always easy. Bankruptcy can discharge many types of tax debts, helping you regain firm financial footing.

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Bankruptcy and Student Loans

By Russ Silberman | Published July 3, 2023

Student loan debt is approaching $2 trillion in the US. And while the federal government has forgiven student loan debt for some individuals, millions of people continue struggling to pay off these debts. If you are one of these individuals, filing for bankruptcy can enable you to discharge your student loan debt.