Aug 21, 2017 | Blog, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, General Bankruptcy
My land contract was foreclosed and the redemption period has ended. Can I still save my property? Land contracts are widely used in Wisconsin and provide the seller (usually called the “Vendor”) with various remedies if the Buyer (usually called the “Vendee”)...
Aug 21, 2017 | Blog, Credit & Credit Scores, General Bankruptcy
Should I keep paying on my credit card accounts? I need a credit card for work. Credit cards are almost a necessity these days. If you don’t agree, try renting a car without one. Many people need credit cards for their employment, for expenses which are later...
Jul 14, 2017 | Blog, Consumer Law Issues, Foreclosure
We often need to put on evidence about the value of assets. We try to use experts, such as appraisers, auctioneers, or brokers. But sometimes we just do not have an expert. On occasion, the only testimony available is that of the owner. Under Wisconsin law,...
Jul 14, 2017 | Blog, Divorce & Bankruptcy, Divorce & Bankruptcy
The answer depends upon a number of factors. We know that you cannot discharge any debts arising from a divorce except under Chapter 13. Using that chapter, a debtor may discharge debts which are not domestic support obligations (DSOs). Domestic support...
May 25, 2017 | Blog, Foreclosure, Mortgages & Foreclosures
Can I sell my house to my child so that I can stop a foreclosure and continue to live there? Yes, but your child will still have to pay off the loan. We have seen a number of situations in which people file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case to stop a foreclosure sale. ...
Apr 24, 2017 | Blog, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Collection, Financial Problems
The Unexpected Bankruptcy and What to Do About It The morning mail arrives, and with it is a notice of a bankruptcy filing by a customer you have not heard from in years. The customer owes you money, and the statute of limitations has long since run so you can no...
