Are My Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Benefits Exempt in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

First, let us explain what the definition of Wisconsin worker’s compensation is. In 1911, Wisconsin adopted a Workmen’s Compensation Act. According to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, “Worker’s Compensation is a system of no fault insurance that provides wage replacement and medical benefits to employees for accidental injuries or diseases related to the employee’s work.

Bankruptcy Case vs. Bankruptcy Case

Bankruptcy Case vs. Bankruptcy Case

Bankruptcy Case vs. Bankruptcy Case

Bankruptcy Case vs. Bankruptcy Case

New FICO Score Opens Door for Many Could Not Qualify in the Past

According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, Money Beat, a new FICO credit score designed by Fair Isaac Corp.FICO +1.65%

New FICO Score Opens Door for Many Could Not Qualify in the Past

According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, Money Beat, a new FICO credit score designed by Fair Isaac Corp.FICO +1.65%

Practical Improvement to Automatic Stay for Oregon and Washington Debtors

The Ninth Circuit  has now held that a debtor who sues for damages with respect to a violation of the automatic stay may recover the reasonable fees it incurs prosecuting the action, even after the stay violation is cured.

Zombie Homes – Abandoned, Pre-Foreclosure Properties

home, house - abandonedSo what is a Zombie home?  Have you seen homes sitting empty and abandoned for months or years?  You have probably seen a Zombie home.  The owner made a very difficult decision to abandon the home.  The mortgages on the property far exceed its fair market value; meaning there is no

How to Get the Federal Government to Pay Your Student Loans

You’ve heard about certain jobs that allow you to qualify for student loan forgiveness after a period of repayment. But how about just having the federal government pay your federal student loans for you?
No joke. Under a little known program called the Federal Student Loan Repayment Program, some agencies will actually pay your loans for you as a way to get you to take a job or remain in a particular position.

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