Bankruptcy Attorney | When Should You File Bankruptcy (Pt. 1) Bankruptcy Attorney | If you have already decided that you need to file for bankruptcy, the next question you should ask yourself is “when?” While you might feel that you need to file ASAP, in some situations, it actually makes sense to wait a little bit [...]
Bankruptcy Attorney | The City of L.A. Sues Wells Fargo Bankruptcy Attorney | According to the city of Los Angeles’ lawsuit against Wells Fargo & Co., the bank is guilty of opening unwanted accounts under clients names, then charging them with unwarranted fees. Lawsuit Against Wells Fargo The lawsuit, filed by City Atty. Mike Feuer, alleges [...]
Bankruptcy Attorney | Holding on to Property During Bankruptcy Bankruptcy Attorney | Facing bankruptcy can make you unsure of a lot of things. Namely, what will happen to your personal property? Because bankruptcy means you are seeking help to get back on strong financial footing, chances are you will need to forfeit some of your [...]
Bankruptcy Attorney | What is Chapter 11 Bankruptcy? Bankruptcy Attorney | As more and more businesses struggle to turn a dime as we crawl out of the recession, you have most likely heard the term “Chapter 11 bankruptcy.” Recently the rapper 50 Cent filed for Chapter 11, in addition to A&P and Columbia Records. It’s not [...]
Bankruptcy Attorney | The Foreclosure Crisis is Still Alive (Pt. 1) Bankruptcy Attorney | The foreclosure crisis in the U.S. is still very much alive. Despite the fact that there are fewer homes entering the foreclosure process now, two-thirds of home loans that are currently in some state of the foreclosure process entered that process [...]
Bankruptcy Attorney | Bankruptcy Terminology Defined Bankruptcy Attorney | If you’re facing bankruptcy, it’s already a confusing time. Even more confusing is the terminology that goes hand in hand with understanding bankruptcy law. Below we outline some of the more common terms that you will come across and need to understand. Understanding Bankruptcy Terminology Assets are [...]
Bankruptcy Attorney | A Terrible Debt-Related Story Bankruptcy Attorney | With stories like the following, it’s small wonder that the United States Federal Trade Commission reportedly receives more complaints about debt collectors than any other industry. Here’s what happened to one woman. A collection agency filed a lawsuit against her, alleging nonpayment on a $10,000 [...]
Bankruptcy Attorney | A Harsh Look at Debt Settlement Companies Bankruptcy Attorney | The attorney general of one state calls it "the latest scam on the largest group of people who are struggling with the most debt." What she is referring to is student-loan indebtedness, which has reportedly strapped consumers across the country with well [...]
Bankruptcy Attorney | Shedding Light on Bankruptcy Bankruptcy Attorney | A financial commentator for a national news outlet notes in a recent article the one-time depiction of bankruptcy as "a shameful last resort." Robert Massi also notes in that same article that any stigma that once attached to a personal bankruptcy filing has largely -- [...]
Bankruptcy Attorney | Things Will Get Better Bankruptcy Attorney | Debt is something that most people deal with their entire lives. Often, owing money is not unduly stressful, provided that required outlays are known, manageable and on a steady payment schedule. Indeed, making regular payments in routine fashion and for various reasons is the status [...]