Resolve To Get Out OF Debt If you are struggling financially, you likely have been struggling for a number of years. It is very easy to fall behind on credit cards, get hit with unexpected medical expenses, and experience a job loss or other traumatic event in your life which could lead to debt. For+ Read More

On December 8, 2015, Bankruptcy Judge Daniel Collins entered an order enjoining Carla Lief, Carla’s Paralegal Services LLC, an Arizona document preparer, finding that she violated the terms of a 2009 agreement with Bankruptcy Judge Baum. On November 2, 2015 Judge Collins enjoined Ms. Lief from further document preparation work in this district for at least one year.  She ignored that injunction.

On December 8, 2015, Bankruptcy Judge Daniel Collins entered an order enjoining Carla Lief, Carla’s Paralegal Services LLC, an Arizona document preparer, finding that she violated the terms of a 2009 agreement with Bankruptcy Judge Baum. On November 2, 2015 Judge Collins enjoined Ms. Lief from further document preparation work in this district for at least one year.  She ignored that injunction.

The bankruptcy code's "means test" looks to the size of the debtor's "household." The bankruptcy code does not define what constitutes a "household."

Census Bureau Definition

The bankruptcy code's "means test" looks to the size of the debtor's "household." The bankruptcy code does not define what constitutes a "household."

Census Bureau Definition

From a recent episode of Legal Action which airs on Comcast Cable in the Chicago area, David M. Siegel discusses two common, but important questions regarding filing for bankruptcy.  The first is the financial management instruction requirement that must be completed post-filing.  The second is the typical range of fees that one could expect to+ Read More

Two years after bankruptcy, Tonya is as home owner. Tonya M, of Stafford VA, came to see me in late 2012.  Her marriage had broken up, and she was working in a clothing store.   Tonya was desperate.  She had just sold her engagement ring to keep herself afloat.

Ever wonder how some of our laws are passed?  Here is another example of an important change in the law buried in an innocuous bill.   Would you believe a highway funding bill could include a law allowing the IRS to hire private debt collectors?  Sounds ridiculous, right?  Surprise – take a look at the new “

Ever wonder how some of our laws are passed?  Here is another example of an important change in the law buried in an innocuous bill.   Would you believe a highway funding bill could include a law allowing the IRS to hire private debt collectors?  Sounds ridiculous, right?  Surprise – take a look at the new “