If you’re in California, you may be able to protect your retirement funds from creditors.  That can be great news for retirees with money problems.
Most people have a combination of retirement accounts, often representing different phases of their working lives.

Rapper DMX, 42, who filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this summer, just got his case thrown out by a New York federal judge.  The Journal News reported the rapper (real name Earl Simmons) got his case dismissed this month due to several inconsistencies when it came to his paperwork.  Yet, this is the second [...]

Are you experiencing financial hardship, but uncertain if you would qualify to file for bankruptcy relief based on your income?  We can help!  Below is some general information regarding the types of bankruptcy relief and how income is considered for filing.  To get a free evaluation of your circumstances, call our office at 866-261-8282 for [...]The post What Income is Eligible to Qualify for Filing Bankruptcy in Michigan? appeared first on

I Owe My Family Money.  Should I Pay Them Back Now?  When you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, or even a Chapter 13, your attorney might ask you if you have paid any friends or family members any money in the last 12 months?  I ask this question to every single client I meet with […]

I Owe My Family Money.  Should I Pay Them Back Now?  When you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, or even a Chapter 13, your attorney might ask you if you have paid any friends or family members any money in the last 12 months?  I ask this question to every single client I meet with […]

Should I file a Corporate Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?  If you own a business and that business is struggling, bankruptcy might be a consideration for your business.   This article will address filing a Chapter 7 for your business, which essentially means dissolving the business.  If you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy for your LLC or S-Corporation, […]

Should I file a Corporate Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?  If you own a business and that business is struggling, bankruptcy might be a consideration for your business.   This article will address filing a Chapter 7 for your business, which essentially means dissolving the business.  If you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy for your LLC or S-Corporation, […]

Just over three years ago, I received a phone call from an old acquaintance who seemed extremely stressed out.   This gentleman had previously been in sales and I had done business with him over 20 years ago.   During our dealings we had discovered that we shared several mutual friends and ov

When bankruptcy is an option you are considering it is likely you may have questions about which chapter you should file. Some debtors wonder if they can choose which chapter to file or should they consider one over the other. Most people file either Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, but it depends on [...]

Does a drop in bankruptcy filings mean the economy is getting better?  Here are the numbers:  Bankruptcies down 12 percent

Adam Brown is a bankruptcy attorney for Dexter & Dexter, a debt relief agency helping people file for bankruptcy.