Feb 27, 2022 | Blog, Divorce & Bankruptcy, Divorce & Bankruptcy, Family issues, Financial Problems
As the month associated with cupids, hearts, and love wraps up, some thoughts on the importance that keeping your finances in check can have on relationships… While many people refuse to admit that money can have an effect on relationships, the truth is that...
Jan 11, 2022 | Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, FAQ, Financial Problems, General Bankruptcy
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...
Dec 9, 2021 | Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, FAQ, Financial Problems
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...
Nov 2, 2021 | Bankruptcy, FAQ, Financial Problems, General 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...
Oct 20, 2021 | Bankruptcy, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 12 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Declaring Bankruptcy, Divorce & Bankruptcy, Family issues, Financial Problems, General Bankruptcy
Attorney Christine Wolk joined our firm recently, bringing over twenty-five years of experience in bankruptcy law. Chris has been acknowledged as a leader by her peers. A past chair of the Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Creditor Rights (BICR) Section of the State Bar of...
Aug 11, 2021 | Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Consumer Law Issues, Financial Problems, General Bankruptcy, Student Loans
The American Bankruptcy Institute has encouraged Congress to reform the way student loans are dealt with in bankruptcy. Since the Bankruptcy Code was enacted in 1978, several amendments have made it more and more difficult to discharge student loans. Now our country...
