As a Dallas bankruptcy lawyer I get many clients who are confused by the bankruptcy process. While it isn’t meant to be inherently difficult, many people make mistakes prior to even filing that could jeopardize the success of their case. I like to sit down ... Read full article
As a Dallas bankruptcy lawyer I get many clients who are confused by the bankruptcy process. While it isn’t meant to be inherently difficult, many people make mistakes prior to even filing that could jeopardize the success of their case. I like to sit down ... Read full article
Can I leave some creditors off of my bankruptcy? No. Any creditor whom you owe a balance to must be listed on the petition. Does this mean you should go pay off all the credit cards that you want to keep? No. Even with a $0.00 balance the credit card ... Read full article
Obama Cares This Much About Homeowners ... Read full article
A largely forgotten form of Consumer bankruptcy is Chapter 12 . Although geared for a family farmer or fisherman, they are designed to be filed by consumers rather than companies. ... Read full article
“A full-fledged recovery in the housing sector will likely elude the U.S. in 2012.” — Frank Nothaft, chief economist for mortgage-finance company Freddie Mac A rising number of foreclosures and a stagnant economy add up to another difficult year for ... Read full article
I get this question regularly (weekly) from a lot from Montana small business owners who are considering small business or personal bankruptcy. The answer is: it depends. For many Montana small business owners the line between personal and business ... Read full article
When you are considering bankruptcy, you have often been behind on payments for months. You have run up credit card debt, and missed payments on your car and mortgage. And now, perhaps your lender is threatening to repossess your car. What are your ... Read full article
Previously, I discussed the bankruptcy rule that employers cannot fire or otherwise discriminate against employees because they filed for bankruptcy. However, I also mentioned the difficulty in sometimes proving the causation element between the filing ... Read full article
Happy Groundhog Day! ... Read full article
Being a judge isn’t a popular calling lately–at least during the Republican Presidential primary season. Courts are blamed for everything that ails society. ... Read full article
As a Consumer Bankruptcy Lawyer who regularly meets with individuals about their financial issues, I always treat the initial interview as if I am applying for a job. Yes, that is correct. The Client is actually hiring the bankruptcy lawyer, so why ... Read full article
First and foremost: Call him or her. Talk to the attorney! Speak to the attorney in Spanish. Can he or she communicate intelligently with you over the phone? Do you feel comfortable communicating directly with the attorney in Spanish? There are many ... Read full article
