Divorce and Bankruptcy
Money and divorce According to the Institute for Divorce Financial Analyst, money issues consistently ranks among the top three leading causes of divorce. If...
Things you can do to stop calls from debt collectors
The Automatic Stay in bankruptcy will stop collection calls Filing bankruptcy provides immediate protection from collection efforts by creditors. This is accomplished by a...
Who will know if I file bankruptcy?
Who will know about my bankruptcy? People often worry about others learning about their bankruptcy. Although bankruptcy records are public records, they are generally...
Some basic differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies
What are the differences between a Chapter 7 and a Chpater 13 bankruptcies? When it comes to bankruptcy, the many differences between a Chapter...
Things every Mississippian should know about Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
What does chapter 7 even mean? We hear it and read it all the time, “Chapter 7 bankruptcy.” But what does this term mean? ...
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is sometimes referred to as a “wage earner’s plan” or a “reorganization.” A chapter 13 bankruptcy provides an opportunity to reorganize...
How often can I file for bankruptcy protection?
How often can I file for bankruptcy? As a lawyer I must have heard it a thousand times: “Anyone with a hundred bucks can...
Other Bankruptcy Considerations
Should I file bankruptcy? This is a question that many facing the pressure of overwhelming debt must answer. While you ultimately have to answer...
Tax Debts and Bankruptcy
Benjamin Franklin summed it up nicely in a 1789 letter stating “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and...
Student loans and bankruptcy
Student loans outstanding in the United States now exceed 1.2 trillion dollars. Student loans are relied upon to obtain education which can positively impact...