This is the chapter 7 bankruptcy case study for Ms. G., who resides in Chicago, Illinois. We are here to examine whether or not Ms. G. can qualify and benefit from a chapter 7 bankruptcy filing. Let’s examine the facts of her case: she is currently residing in Chicago and she is renting. Her rental+ Read More

Walworth County real estate taxes can be a huge financial strain, especially in Lake Geneva. Walworth County real estate taxes keep going up, even though many homeowners have noticed their property values have gone down. How can this be? Our Walworth County real estate attorney will walk you through a few things you can do to minimize your Walworth County real estate taxes.
 
Reduce Your Walworth County Real Estate Taxes

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Bert:
All right. We are back. My next guest, Tom McAvity. Tom McAvity is a bankruptcy attorney and the author of the bestselling book, “The Benefits of Bankruptcy”. Tom McAvity, welcome to Money for Lunch.

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Your bankruptcy case should never close without a discharge. To prevent this from happening, you must complete a two hour financial management course at some time after your case is filed and prior to discharge. This gives you a window of approximately three months to complete the financial management course. If you fail to do+ Read More

Are you contemplating filing a Walworth County bankruptcy this year? Have you thought about whether it is best to file bankruptcy before or after filing income taxes? This is something you definitely want to think about before you submit your Walworth County bankruptcy petition. Our Walworth County bankruptcy attorney can help you decide when to file.
 
File a Walworth County Chapter 7 Bankruptcy After Filing Income Taxes

Bankruptcy is a process that permits people to discharge debts, but not all debts are dischargeable. In a recent opinion, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (the “District Court”) reversed a U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (the “Bankruptcy Court”) ruling that a state court criminal restitution claim is dischargeable. Read More ›

Tax Refunds Time It’s that time of year again. This is the time when many debtors look forward to receiving their federal and state income tax refunds. Debtors rely on these refunds all year long to get them through this period of time. Throw in the bankruptcy wrinkle. A debtor who is struggling financially seeks+ Read More

Global Client Solutions got $61.50 from C H and pays up $1500. C H, like many of my bankruptcy clients, tried to “settle” her debts before talking to a bankruptcy lawyer.

Global Client Solutions got $61.50 from C H and pays up $1500. C H, like many of my bankruptcy clients, tried to “settle” her debts before talking to a bankruptcy lawyer. She paid $1,133.48 to Global Client Solutions as part of a debt settlement plan, before she realized NONE of the money was going to […]

In most chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, upon confirmation, a monthly payment is set in place and it will not vary. However, there is always an exception to this rule. In some circumstances, the debtor can bring a motion to modify the plan such as a case where there is a significant decrease in income. Well+ Read More