I still remember being in the bankruptcy meeting room waiting for my client’s turn to see the Chapter 7 Trustee.  What I saw was a classic mistake made by young and inexperienced bankruptcy attorneys.

Here at Shenwick & Associates, we specialize in bankruptcy and the unusual questions that arise in the course of bankruptcy cases. One of the great aspects of working in such a specialized area of the law is trying to figure out how courts will hold on an issue that isn't clear under current statutes and case law.

I’ve had this nagging though rattling around in my head for the past few years – the thought that you’re not getting the right conversation when we talk about your personal financial situation.
Yes, you’re in debt. You’ve got student loans to pay, credit cards that are through the roof, and other bills that are piling up faster than snowflakes on the windshield in the middle of a Northeastern winter morning.

Please be aware that in recent weeks several current bankruptcy clients from multiple law firms in the Chicago area have been victimized or attempted to be victimized by a fraud scheme. This is how the fraudulent effort plays out in essence. There are two specific individuals that play a part in this scheme. The first+ Read More

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All is not lost when a debtor files Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. On September 22, attorneys Patricia Scott and Scott Chernich presented a webinar titled "Collect Your Money in Bankruptcy: Chapter 7." In addition to teaching the ins and outs of how to collect money and assets in a Chapter 7, they discussed the basics of a Chapter 7, motions for relief from stay, co-debtor stay, non-dischargeable claims, and other topics to efficiently and effectively obtain what is rightfully yours in a bankruptcy.

In Florida, generally the transfer of a mortgage note transfers with it the related mortgage. The mortgage note is regarded as the principal item with the mortgage being regarded as a mere accessory. Hence the adage "the mortgage follows the note."

In Florida, generally the transfer of a mortgage note transfers with it the related mortgage. The mortgage note is regarded as the principal item with the mortgage being regarded as a mere accessory. Hence the adage "the mortgage follows the note."