Articles from Vonda S. McLeod, Attorney at Law

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3 Ways To Stop Being “Desperate But Not Serious” About Avoiding Bad Financial Choices

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 10/14/2012 - 19:31

Living from paycheck to paycheck?  Had a major expense recently but not enough funds to cover it?  Are you frequently overdrawn at the bank?  Being desperate for cash can turn you into a victim.  Here are three things to do to avoid letting desperation keep you broke.
 
EVEN IF YOU ARE DESPERATE DON’T GET PAYDAY LOANS

I need to pay back money I owe my mom. Can I do that before I file bankruptcy?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 09/18/2012 - 22:03

Frequently I meet with people seeking Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection who are surprised that the actions they take prior to filing for bankruptcy can have a lasting impact on their bankruptcy. For instance, let’s say the debtor’s mother “helped her out” by loaning her money for several months. Later on the debtor comes into some money and repays the family member in full but then subsequently has to file for bankruptcy protection.

I need to pay back money I owe my mom. Can I do that before I file bankruptcy?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 09/18/2012 - 22:03

Frequently I meet with people seeking Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection who are surprised that the actions they take prior to filing for bankruptcy can have a lasting impact on their bankruptcy. For instance, let’s say the debtor’s mother “helped her out” by loaning her money for several months. Later on the debtor comes into some money and repays the family member in full but then subsequently has to file for bankruptcy protection.

Creditor Calls at Work – See What Whataburger Did to Protect an Employee

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 08/25/2012 - 21:27

Court case not the way Whataburger likes it – Houston Chronicle.
As H. Anthony Hervol, a San Antonio lawyer who defends individuals in debt-collection disputes says, Whataburger’s action is “very unusual.”

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