Stepson of Mickey Rooney Seeks Bankruptcy after Elder Abuse Settlement

Mickey Rooney Son BankruptcyThe stepson of legendary actor Mickey Rooney has filed bankruptcy following a court order claiming he owes his stepfather over $2 million for an elder abuse settlement.  Rooney, 93, claims his stepson Christopher Aber and his wife Christina, took money from his bank accounts, refused to feed him food, and kept him from receiving his [...]

Miami Bankruptcy Lawyer - Tenants by Entireties Exemption in Florida and New Jersey, Rule 9001 Motion as to Involuntary Petition Cause of Action Not Property of the Estate

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy - Miami Personal Bankruptcy Lawyer Jordan E. Bublick has over 25 years of experience in filing Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases. His office is centrally located in Miami at 1221 Brickell Avenue, 9th Fl., Miami and may be reached at (305) 891-4055.  www.bublicklaw.com

NYT: Widow’s Bankruptcy Case Poses Risk to Rent-Stabilized Tenants

By MIREYA NAVARROAfter her husband died, Mary Veronica Santiago fell behind on her bills, and the creditors began to call.

The Consequences Of Defaulting On Federal Student Loans

do not ignore student loan defaultIgnore your federal student loans and you’ll find yourself in default. That’s when the real trouble starts.
We know federal student loan payments can be difficult to make each month. If you’re not on a repayment plan that factors in your income, the bill can be nearly impossible to pay.

Walworth County Bar Association

Walworth County Bar Association nominated and elected Attorney Shannon E. Wynn to the Board of Directors for her third term. Congratulations to Attorney Wynn and thank you to the Walworth County Bar Association.

Filing For Bankruptcy Means Showing Your Cards

disclosure in bankruptcy is showing your cardsWhen you file for bankruptcy, you’re putting yourself under a spotlight. Hide assets or refuse to cooperate and you could end up getting in a whole mess of trouble.
Take, for example, Denny Hecker.

Modifying Your Mortgage in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Miami Personal Bankruptcy Lawyer Jordan E. Bublick has over 25 years of experience in filing Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases. His office is centrally located in Miami at 1221 Brickell Avenue, 9th Fl., Miami and may be reached at (305) 891-4055.  www.bublicklaw.com

New mortgage modification rules make it easier to combine a mortgage modification, including under HAMP  with a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. Combining a HAMP mortgage modification may be beneficial to many homeowners.

Should You Incorporate Before Filing Bankruptcy?

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Whether a business is incorporated or not can have a dramatic impact on the outcome of a bankruptcy case, especially in Chapter 7 cases where the bankruptcy trustee has the power to sell non-exempt assets.  Successfully filing a business bankruptcy in Nebraska depends on understanding the important difference between incorporated and unincorporated business assets. 

How Long Does a Bankruptcy Case Last?

2558_Old-Quartz-clockHow long a bankruptcy case lasts depends on which chapter you file.  Chapter 7 bankruptcy can eliminate or discharge eligible debt within a matter of months.  Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help you repay debt obligations within an average of 3 to 5 years.  Since each person’s situation varies, the length of your case may also [...]

Chapter 7 Fresh Start Recommendation

This is the case of Gail Sanders who lives on 60th St. in Chicago, Illinois.  She is interested in filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy to eliminate credit card debt.  Gail has never filed bankruptcy before.  She is not a homeowner.  She is renting.  Her landlord is St.

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