More Predatory Loans to Avoid

Bird of preyFew people understand the full workings of the loans pawn shops offer. We all know the basic deal: You bring something of value to the shop, and leave it there as collateral for a short-term loan. If you pay back the loan, plus interest, on time, you’ll get your item back. If not, the shop will keep the item and sell it.

After bankruptcy–bills, calls and illegal harassment

After bankruptcy, you might get a call or a bill on a debt that was discharged in your case.  Trying to collect a discharged debt during or after the bankruptcy is a violation of the bankruptcy stay–while your case is open–or bankruptcy discharge, once your case is closed.
Don’t get upset, but do take action.

Bankruptcy 101: How to Separate Fact From Fiction

Monkey BusinessThere are two main types of bankruptcy for consumers, which are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Here are the differences:

el abogado de bancarrota de Utah

Si busca a un abogado de bancarrota aqui en Utah quien puede explicar para usted todas sus opciones en su lengua nativa, no tiene que buscar mas.  Yo represento a muchos latinos de todos paises que estan aqui en los estados unidos y necesitan la ayuda del sistema de bancarrota.  Si quiere tener una cita gratis y confidencial, puede llamarme al 8012259900 or por email:  [email protected].  Adam Brown is a bankruptcy attorney for Dexter & Dexter, a debt relief agency helping people file for bankruptcy.

Head of Household Exemption in Bankruptcy

If you decide to come in and speak with an attorney regarding a bankruptcy filing it is likely that the attorney will ask you how many children you have living with you that are under 21.  These children that are living with you that you are helping take care of are your dependents and will [...]

Debt Settlement, the IRS and Bankruptcy: Three Rules to Know

If you find yourself deep in debt, and are exploring your options to get out, the odds are you’ve considered both bankruptcy and debt settlement. In order to help you make a more educated decision, there are three rules you should be aware of.

Can The Bankruptcy Trustee Take Money That I Win In a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

Protecting personal injury settlement or award in California bankruptcyNo one ever wants to be involved in an accident, but unfortunately, they happen all the time.

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Fraud Case Reaches 11th Circuit Court of Appeals: Why You Should Care

conviction for bankruptcy fraudEarlier this week, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling in the ba

Chicago Bankruptcy Attorney David Siegel Advises That During A Bankruptcy Case, Creditors Should Not Be Calling

Creditors Should Not Call Creditors should not be calling you after your bankruptcy case is filed.  In some cases, creditors just have not received the required notice under the Bankruptcy Code.  In some cases, notice has gone to the proper address, however, there is a collection firm involved now who did not have knowledge of+ Read MoreThe post

Relief of indebtedness income in 2013

Here at Shenwick & Associates, our practice is limited to bankruptcy and real estate. So the intersection of the two, distressed real estate, is our specialty. Many homeowners are suffering from the triple threat of stagnant wages (or unemployment), depreciating home prices and burdensome monthly mortgage payments. Some homeowners have been fortunate enough to have their lenders restructure their mortgages. And others (who are not so fortunate) have had their homes foreclosed on, and have had some or all of their mortgage debt forgiven.

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