By Scott Riddle Posted in Bankruptcy Basics,Chapter 13,Chapter 7There are many things people think about in the days and weeks before a Bankruptcy case is filed, and one of them is what happens to their credit cards. Most of us use credit cards on a weekly, if not daily, basis for lunch, groceries and online bill payments. If we suddenly realize we cannot… Continue Reading
By Scott Riddle Posted in Bankruptcy Basics,Creditor Law,Debt Collection & ForeclosureDo you have a friend or relative who just throws money away by spending every penny or running up credit cards and debt on unnecessary things? All of know people who do that to some extent. What if a relative is personal friends with a Nigerian Prince and sends him money on occasion? What if… Continue Reading
By Scott Riddle Posted in Chapter 13,Chapter 7,Creditor Law,Debt Collection & ForeclosureYou see the signs all over the place. “BUY HERE PAY HERE!” “NO CREDIT CHECK!!” “APPROVED!!” “BAD CREDIT OK!!” This is an awesome deal for people with poor credit, such as people just out of a Bankruptcy case, right? These companies provide a good service and help people rebuild their financial lives and give them… Continue Reading
By Scott Riddle Posted in Bankruptcy Basics,Chapter 13,Chapter 7“Hate” may be a strong word, and it almost always is, so let’s change it to “dislike” or “disagree with” Dave Ramsey. If you do not know who Dave Ramsey is, you might not be interested in this post, but you can read his biography here. In short, he is a “financial planning guru” (my… Continue Reading
By Scott Riddle Posted in Chapter 13,Chapter 7Houses can be great long term investments, or they can drag you into Bankruptcy. They are usually your biggest investment, and your largest debt burden. Some people have a great emotional attachment to their house, as is the home in which they raised a family. As Bankruptcy lawyers, we are frequently asked by clients or… Continue Reading
By Scott Riddle Posted in Bankruptcy Basics,Creditor Law,Debt Collection & ForeclosureAmong the biggest causes of Bankruptcy is divorce. Not only can it lead to significant legal fees, the spouses usually find themselves paying for two households rather than one while still making the same combined income. One party may not have the ability to keep paying for their house on a single income. The problems… Continue Reading
By Scott Riddle Posted in Bankruptcy Basics,Chapter 11,Chapter 13,Chapter 7Much like the question of whether there is a Constitutional right to file for Bankruptcy, the question of whether the Bible mentions or supports a Bankruptcy filing is one that comes up more in lawyers’ marketing materials than in actual discussions with clients. The analysis is just as often inaccurate, if not misleading. However, unlike… Continue Reading