Bankruptcy Law | Woods Law, P.C.

Adrienne Woods, Esq.

Feb 21, 20232 min read

HELP!!!! I Missed the Deadline to File a Claim!

If you missed the bar date and filed your claim late, your claim will most likely be disallowed.

Adrienne Woods, Esq.

Jul 17, 20222 min read

I’m Filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy – What Can I Keep?

I’m Filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy – What Can I Keep? You may be surprised at what you can keep! There are many misconceptions.

Adrienne Woods, Esq.

Feb 2, 20223 min read

Mental Health and Bankruptcy

Mental illness can be a contributing factor to bankruptcy. Adrienne Woods, Esq.

Adrienne Woods, Esq.

Jan 6, 20224 min read

I Wish I Hadn’t….Things you should and should not do if a bankruptcy filing may be on the horizon

Life is full of regrets, big and small. Generally speaking, the most regrettable behavior results from poor planning or a simple...

Adrienne Woods, Esq.

Dec 14, 20214 min read

The Faces of Bankruptcy

Imagine you’re walking down the street, following all laws and unspoken societal norms. Perhaps you just got out of work and you’re on...

Adrienne Woods, Esq.

Jul 21, 20213 min read

Common Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Misconceptions Dispelled - It’s Not as Bad as You Fear!

One unfortunate part of my job is that no one is ever looking forward to speaking with me at first. My clients are invariably...

Adrienne Woods, Esq.

Jul 15, 20212 min read

You May Be Able to Eliminate Tax Debt in Bankruptcy

It may surprise you to learn that, depending on the “age” of the tax debt and whether you filed a tax return for the taxes in question,...

Adrienne Woods, Esq.

Jul 7, 20213 min read

Small Landlords Should Consider Bankruptcy Early To Mitigate Risks

Bankruptcy filings classified as Single Asset Real Estate (“SARE”) cases can be more challenging without pre-bankruptcy planning

Adrienne Woods, Esq.

Jun 22, 20212 min read

New York State is Now Offering Rental Assistance - But Will You Qualify?

If you owe back rent due to the COVID pandemic, you may be eligible for relief under the New York State Rental Assistance Program.

Adrienne Woods, Esq.

May 20, 20213 min read

The Eviction Moratorium May be Ending -- Are You Ready?

For the past year, we’ve lived in a surreal world. Many people could not work, and those who could often work primarily -- if not...