So you want to file for bankruptcy, but you are wondering if you would be able to keep a credit card after you file. After all, it sure would be nice to have one – just in case of emergency of course. You know better than to get yourself back into debt trouble again...
How Bankruptcy Helped Our First-Time Home Buyers
Some people don’t give their credit a minute’s thought until they need a good score, and by then, it’s too late to do anything about – at least right away. This is the story of two of our clients who were just like that. They were a young, married couple who never...
Abby Lee Miller, Star of ‘Dance Moms’ Indicted for Bankruptcy Fraud
Anyone who has watched ‘Dance Moms,’ has witnessed Abby Lee Miller lashing out at her dance protégés and their mothers. No one is immune to her wrath as she demands absolute perfection from everyone. In each episode, copious tears are shed by all – all except Abby of...
The (not so) new Bankruptcy Law is now 10 Years old – Has it Been Helpful? Part 2
The Great Recession Housing prices in many markets began to plummet in 2006. For virtually all middle and lower income families and individuals who were homeowners, this meant that their only major asset had lost a tremendous amount of value. And for those whose...
Tuition Recovery Lawsuits and Your Bankruptcy – What You Need to Know
I’ll bet you thought kicking in for your son’s tuition was tough. College is important – we all know that. But does it really have to be that expensive? And did little Johnny really have to pick that private, four-year liberal arts college. State school is good enough...
She May Be a Shut-in, but She’s not Shut Down by Her Creditors Pt 2
In part 1 we learned how our client's battle with rheumatoid arthritis left her with limited income and a mountain of bills. In part 2, we will see how she filed for bankruptcy with our firm and completely eliminated all of her debt. After doing some research, she...
She May Be a Shut-in, but She’s not Shut Down by Her Creditors Pt 1
Bankruptcy clients come in all shapes and sizes. One common scenario that drives people to bankruptcy is ill health. Here's the story of one of our clients who used bankruptcy to free her from debts that were the result of an incurable disease. Our client used to be...
Once an NBA All-Star, Now a Barista Part 2
We learned in part 1 that being a barista at Starbucks offers great benefits. We also learned about Vin Baker and his rise and fall from NBA all-star to regular guy with no money. In part 2, we will learn what the two have in common. Clean and Sober Four years ago,...
Once an NBA All-Star, Now a Barista Part 1
Remember when the guy that made your coffee used to just be the “coffee guy?” We got our coffee from a waitress in a place like Denny’s. Coffee was something you had with food, and you only had two choices; regular or decaf. Coffee Coffee Everywhere Now the coffee guy...
Our Call Center Client
It’s estimated that the call center industry employs around five million people in the United States alone. Most jobs in this sector are not particularly high-paying. They do, however, typically have great benefit programs, paid training, and a stable work...