Bankruptcy
How Is a Repayment Plan Created in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy is a powerful tool to help individuals and families who are struggling with overwhelming debt. There are multiple types of bankruptcy available, although Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 are the most common forms of debt relief used by consumers. [...]
When Is Legal Separation a Good Option for Married Couples?
Legal separation may be an option when a married couple is considering changing their relationship, but the spouses are not yet ready to commit to a divorce. Legal separation offers many of the same protections as divorce—including legally binding decisions about [...]
Common Types of Child Custody Arrangements in New York Divorce Cases
For divorcing parents, child custody is often one of the most difficult and emotional issues to navigate during the process of ending their marriage. Courts in New York always put the best interests of the child first when making decisions [...]
Do I Have to Share My Retirement Savings or Pension With My Ex-Spouse?
The process of divorce can be long and difficult, and there are numerous concerns that must be addressed before the legal dissolution of a marriage can be finalized. Issues that affect your family's finances are often among the most complex [...]
Will Bankruptcy Destroy My Credit Score Forever?
Filing for bankruptcy can be a difficult decision to make, but sometimes it is necessary to get back on the road to financial recovery. However, if you are considering bankruptcy, you may be wondering what would happen to your credit [...]
Read Our Top 10 Family Law and Bankruptcy Blogs for 2022
Here at Law Offices of Robert S. Lewis, P.C., we represent clients in multiple types of cases involving divorce, child custody, child support, bankruptcy, and more. In addition to providing legal help to people in these situations, we also work [...]
How Should Real Estate Property Be Divided in a New York Divorce?
When it comes to the division of assets in a divorce, real estate can be one of the most complicated types of property to address. It is important for divorcing couples to understand their rights and responsibilities when it comes [...]
Is it Time for Me to Seek Guardianship of My Elderly Parent?
As parents age, their children often take on a bigger and bigger role in their lives. Many adult children help their elderly parents with household chores, yard work, and getting to and from medical appointments. However, some elderly parents need [...]
What Is a No-Asset Bankruptcy?
Filing for bankruptcy is a difficult decision, and it is one that should not be made lightly. One of the concerns that can affect people who are considering bankruptcy is whether they will lose any of the property they own. [...]
What Benefits Can a Postnuptial Agreement Provide for Married Couples?
While most married couples do not want to think about the possibility of divorce, it can be a good idea to consider what could potentially happen if a marriage should end in the future. Making decisions about divorce-related matters ahead [...]
