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What Happens with My Tax Refund If I File for Personal Bankruptcy?

January 4, 2023 Written on Behalf of Joel R. Spivack

What Happens with My Tax Refund If I File for Personal Bankruptcy? When debt becomes unmanageable, many people wonder where they can turn for help. Filing for bankruptcy can help you discharge certain debts; however, the process itself is anything but simple. A common question we receive is, Can I keep my tax refund after……
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6 Tips To Improve A Low Credit Score

December 14, 2022 Written on Behalf of Joel R. Spivack

Having a low credit score tags you as a high-risk borrower and can impact so many facets of your life. Just how can it affect you? It is the determining factor in whether or not a lender will actually lend you money, and it raises the interest rate you have to pay if they do…….
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Can Alimony Be Discharged in Bankruptcy in New Jersey?

December 7, 2022 Written on Behalf of Joel R. Spivack

Can Alimony Be Discharged in Bankruptcy in New Jersey? Bankruptcy provides relief from immediate debt collection and allows you to discharge many outstanding debts. Ordinarily, bankruptcy allows you to discharge debts from credit cards, medical bills, and personal loans. However, bankruptcy will not discharge most legal obligations, including alimony or spousal maintenance. An estimated……
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Pros and Cons of Short Sales

November 16, 2022 Written on Behalf of Joel R. Spivack

It’s a jarring, but true statistic that millions of Americans have trouble paying their mortgage. Sometimes it’s because a family will simply live paycheck-to-paycheck, other times it’s because unforeseen situations could even have them facing foreclosure. Owners in this situation may also consider a short sale. A short sale is the process of selling a……
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The Difference Between Foreclosures & Short Sales

November 9, 2022 Written on Behalf of Joel R. Spivack

Your debt is overbearing and you can’t keep up with your mortgage payments. There are a few possible paths you could face next, including foreclosure or a short sale. Both will help pay back creditors and lenders, but they’re different routes and don’t come without their own problems. Foreclosure If you miss a certain number……
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Our Client Reviews on Google

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Destiny Waller

2022-03-06

Very grateful that we hired Joel for our home purchase! He was extremely professional and made the process smooth sailing. He always responded to our questions same-day and was happy to explain the process to us several times (which we definitely needed.) We weren’t sure we needed an attorney for purchasing a home, but we saved money and stress during the negotiation process, so certainly worth it. Thank you for your help Joel!

Caius Santos

2022-02-14

If you’re considering filing bankruptcy I highly recommend you use Joel Spivack. He is knowledgeable, courteous and professional. He guided me through the process and went through smoothly without any surprises.

Joe Delia

2022-02-02

Joel has had our back on more than one occasion. He's professional and personable. I called him on a Friday after hours and he called right back. Talk about peace of mind. I didn't have to sit on a problem over the weekend. He's helped us sort out some pretty sizable problems for a very reasonable fee. Hiring him was one of the best decisions we ever made.

B Lal khan

2022-01-25

I found Mr Spivack to be an extremely intelligent and compassionate attorney who helped us through a very difficult financial time. He handled our bankruptcy efficiently and made us very comfortable with our choice to file. I also felt that his fees were EXTREMELY reasonable compared to most bankruptcy attorneys. He even offered us follow up advice after the bankruptcy, if I were to need any. I would highly recommend Mr Spivack if searching for an attorney.

B Noshn

2022-01-25

Highly Recommend, Mr Spivak helped me with a very difficult situation that I was in. From the very first meeting with him, he explained everything to me clearly. He was always available to me and always return my calls or texts promptly. He always sent me any information that he received from the courts with an explanation.

Sandra Waite

2022-01-24

Joel Spivack helped us with our recent bankruptcy and I can't say enough great things about him. He was professional, responsive to our many questions and did not make us feel bad about having to file bankruptcy. He knows everything there is to know about the laws surrounding bankruptcy and guided us through the entire process. If you want someone who knows the law and will help you every step of the way, Mr. Spivack is the person to call.

Greg Clementi

2022-01-24

Helped me every step of the way, let me know all my options

Brian Speigel

2021-11-24

Dear sir , i had a good experience with you getting it done right and helping me with the process

joseph hoffman

2021-11-13

Mr. Spivak was experienced, knowledgeable, and understanding in representing us in a closing resulting in a successful transaction. I highly recommend him.

Damiana Padilla

2021-10-16

Joel has been a life saver. He has gone above and beyond our expectations. We made the mistake of not hiring a lawyer during attorney review and once we started having issues we hired Mr. Spivack. After speaking to him we knew he would help us through the rest of the real estate transaction. Joel did not disappoint he went above and beyond and gave us piece of mind. Thank you Joel for your professionalism and proficiency, we look forward to a continuous relationship.

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