by John Rogers | Jun 13, 2015 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Consumer Alerts, Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney
Why is bankruptcy an acceptable, legitimate means to try to save your home and deal with other debt ? William D. Cohan, writing in the New York Times, gives us the answer: “Indeed, for corporations across the country, both big and small, using the bankruptcy process...
by John Rogers | Jun 2, 2015 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Consumer Alerts, Reorganization of Debts
For the first few months, most clients see no change in their credit score. After about the first year or so, folks will generally see their credit score improve and continue to improve year after year as long as they establish good financial practices and goals.
by John Rogers | May 28, 2015 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Consumer Alerts, Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney, Reorganization of Debts
Although bankruptcy cases can be complex, many of the procedures and cases are routine. Before filing a bankruptcy case, you or your attorney should analyze your eligibility for different forms of debt relief available under the Bankruptcy Code and which form of relief is most beneficial to you.
by John Rogers | May 20, 2015 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Consumer Alerts, Reorganization of Debts
If you have decided to use the services of a debt management or debt consolidation company, keep in mind that you may be much better off consolidating your debt under Chapter 13 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. You set the plan approved by the Court and make...
by John Rogers | May 14, 2015 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Consumer Alerts, Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney
Although bankruptcy cases can be complex, many of the procedures and cases are routine. Before filing a bankruptcy case, you or your attorney should analyze your eligibility for different forms of debt relief available under the Bankruptcy Code and which form of...
by John Rogers | Apr 28, 2015 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Consumer Alerts
Liens can be placed on a debtor’s home in many different ways. Some are by agreements, like mortgages. Others are by operation of the law, like property tax liens on a debtor’s home. And some liens are to enforce judgments that have been entered against the debtor....