Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Litigation
When considering filing for bankruptcy there are a number of things to consider. Of those, it is important to evaluate whether you should look into filing a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. Probably the first thing to address is income. There are specific income requirements to file for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Many […]
A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy can last anywhere fromm 36 to 60 months. Three to five years is a considerable amount of time and a lot of things can change. There are a number of issues that may affect your bankruptcy. Some of the most common changes that need to be addressed are: 1. Change in […]
Over half of all internet users use social media on a daily basis. Social networking is the fastest growing social behavior. Naturally, many professionals, including attorneys, have turned to social media for a number of purposes. Many attorneys use social media for advertising, educational purposes, or a mix of the two. There are a number […]
A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy can last anywhere fromm 36 to 60 months. Three to five years is a considerable amount of time and a lot of things can change. There are a number of issues that may affect your bankruptcy. Some of the most common changes that need to be addressed are: 1. Change in […]
Generally when a debtor files for bankruptcy there is an automatic stay. There are a few circumstances where the stay might be for a limited time period or not automatic at all. This is usually when a debtor has recently had a pending bankruptcy case. It is important that you inform your attorney of all […]
Even though it is natural for someone that is filing for bankruptcy to want to favor one creditor over another, the unfortunate fact in bankruptcy is that all similar class creditors must be treated fair and equal. It does not matter if this favored creditor is a family member, business partner, or simply your favorite […]
When filing bankruptcy, it is often easy to overlook personal loans and gifts. However, this type of debt or property may have a significant impact on your bankruptcy filing. Not disclosing information regarding real estate that has been gifted to you, an outstanding loan to a family member or co-owned bank accounts can cause some […]
The new bankruptcy law enacted in 2005 (Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, or short BAPCA) had a direct impact on Family Law. Some debts incurred in the course of a divorce proceeding are dischargeable in a chapter 13 and not in a chapter 7. Domestic Support obligations or short DSO, are not dischargeable […]
After extensive investigations and negotiation, 49 state attorney generals, in conjunction with the federal government, have finally reached an agreement with the five chief mortgage loan servicers in the U.S. J.P. Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, Wells Fargo and Ally Financial, formerly known as GMAC Mortgage have agreed to a $25 billion mortgage […]
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