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HOW DO I KNOW IF I SHOULD BE CONSIDERING BANKRUPTCY?
There are a number of signs that you should be reviewing your financial situation and considering bankruptcy. They include the following: Your wages or bank accounts are being garnished. Your hard-earned labor is being taken away from you by force. (If this is...
What Divorce Debts Can I Discharge in Bankruptcy?
Let’s start with what debts you cannot discharge. Those would be child support and maintenance. These debts cannot be discharged in any form of bankruptcy. No debts arising from a divorce can be discharged in a Chapter 7. So if you are planning on discharging some of...
If I find employment prior to filing bankruptcy or after I file bankruptcy, will it pose a problem?
Probably not. We want our clients to be able to earn as much as possible, and part of our job is to make sure that any income they have is protected. The amount of income debtors have can affect their case, depending on the chapter they are filing under and their...
How do I deal with problems after my Chapter 13 case is filed? What if I cannot make my payment?
The majority of people who file Chapter 13 cases do not complete their plans and get a discharge of debt. These plans last three to five years and a lot can happen to people over that span of time. Loss of jobs or income, whether by death, disability, or illness, can...
Communication Strategy is Key
Business bankruptcy debt and strategy. Communication is key.
Renting a House or Apartment after Your Bankruptcy Case
Housing is important to all of us, whether we have gone through a bankruptcy or not. People often have concerns about being able to obtain housing after a bankruptcy. I have been practicing for over forty years and have represented thousands of people in bankruptcy...
Lessons Learned from the Pandemic
Last week, Attorney Krekeler gave a presentation along with Lori Kannenberg Dorn of Stafford Rosenbaum LLP, Jeff Krause of Affinity Consulting Group, and Gia Pionek of Pionek Valle Law Group about Lessons Learned from the Pandemic. Here's his recap of it: "For...
Frequently Asked Questions: Are My Financial Problems Serious Enough That I Should Consider Filing Bankruptcy?
Q. Are My Financial Problems Serious Enough That I Should Consider Filing Bankruptcy? A. Possibly. Take this Yes or No quiz to find out. • Do you make just the minimum payments on your credit cards? • Are creditors or collection agencies calling you because you owe...
Frequently Asked Questions: What Are Common Reasons People File Bankruptcy?
Q. What Are Common Reasons People File Bankruptcy? A. There are many reasons why someone would file bankruptcy. The most obvious is to eliminate debt. Additional reasons include: • To stop harassing, threatening, or annoying phone calls • To stop wages from being...
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