Hiring a Bankruptcy Lawyer

A Guide to Surviving Foreclosure

07/31/12

For too many Americans, the word “foreclosure”  or ” surviving forclosure” symbolizes a feeling of powerlessness that has defined the nation’s economic climate for the past several years. If you are looking at your financial situation and fear that a foreclosure may be on the horizon, it’s time to arm yourself with knowledge now. Negotiate [...]

[more]

Why does your attorney need a copy of your filed Mortgage or Deed of Trust ?

05/25/12

A recent case in Illinois shows us the importance of providing to your attorney a filed copy of your mortgage or deed of trust that is a lien on your real estate, land or home.  Occasionally, clients will have problems in gathering these documents from the county clerk, the office in Kentucky that files mortgages.  [...]

[more]

How Oscar Wilde Can Help You Find the Best Bankruptcy Attorney

05/08/12

Look for value when selecting a bankruptcy attorney If you’re considering bankruptcy as an option for dealing with mounting debt, and are in the process of looking for an attorney, you may want to stop and take a moment to read Oscar Wilde. No, I don’t suggest looking through Wilde’s plays, books and poems because [...]

[more]

How Oscar Wilde Can Help You Find the Best Bankruptcy Attorney

05/08/12

Look for value when selecting a bankruptcy attorney If you’re considering bankruptcy as an option for dealing with mounting debt, and are in the process of looking for an attorney, you may want to stop and take a moment to read Oscar Wilde. No, I don’t suggest looking through Wilde’s plays, books and poems as [...]

[more]

Credit Card Debt in Bankruptcy: The Basics

04/04/12

The Basics of Credit Card Debt and Bankruptcy In an economy where housing problems dominate the headlines, high interest credit cards still remain one of the largest issues consumers face in their fight for financial health. It should come as no surprise to learn then, that credit card debt is still one of the primary [...]

[more]

A Visit From the Sheriff Doesn’t Mean You’re Going to Jail

03/30/12

The Sheriff Came to My Home, Have I Committed a Crime? I received a call yesterday from a client who was concerned about a recent visit from the sheriff. After a Homeowners Association instituted foreclosure proceedings because of delinquent dues, the sheriff came by my client’s home to give notice of the upcoming foreclosure hearing. [...]

[more]

Married to Bankruptcy in Montana

02/15/12

You’ve done your best to keep your head above water, managed your debt to the best of your ability and finally come to the realization that it is time to declare bankruptcy and get a new start for you and your family. One of the first decisions that married couples need to make when planning [...]

[more]

The Benefits of Using a Bankruptcy Attorney

02/08/12

Even though you may be somewhat familiar with the term bankruptcy, the actual filing of this procedure is governed by federal laws, as well as some state regulations. Therefore, in most cases, it is advised that you use an attorney if you are considering this process. By using an attorney, you will have access to [...]

[more]

A Brief Overview of Nondischargable Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Debts

12/27/11

This article considers some of the debts that cannot be discharged by filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection. It also provides a brief explanation why you may not discharge these debts during the Chapter 7 bankruptcy process. Many debtors think that all of their debts can be discharged by filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This [...]

[more]

A Brief Overview of Nondischargable Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Debts

12/27/11

This article considers some of the debts that cannot be discharged by filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection. It also provides a brief explanation why you may not discharge these debts during the Chapter 7 bankruptcy process. Many debtors think that all of their debts can be discharged by filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This [...]

[more]