XCOR Aerospace Files for Bankruptcy
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Tuesday, November 21, 2017
XCOR Aerospace, an innovator in the aerospace industry, has filed for bankruptcy.
Warning Signs Continue for Subprime Auto Loan Crisis
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Friday, November 17, 2017
Back in April of this year, I wrote about the rising number of delinquency and default rates in the subprime auto loan market. Since then, the warning signs are still flashing.
"Hot Yoga" Chain Twisted Up in Bankruptcy
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Thursday, November 16, 2017
I have to confess that, upon beginning this blog, I had no idea what “hot yoga” was. At first I thought it might be reference to Paris Hilton attending a yoga class. “That’s hot,” y’all. Apparently it is a yoga class where the heat is cranked up to over 100 degrees while the yoga enthusiasts practice their calling.
Local Montgomery Credit Repair Company Closed by Attorney General
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Thursday, November 16, 2017
Many Americans turn to credit repair before resorting to discussing bankruptcy options with an attorney. One such credit repair company in Montgomery has been shut down by the Attorney General’s office for deceptive and illegal practices.
Freedom Debt Relief Accused of Deceiving Customers
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Monday, November 13, 2017
When you're constantly bombarded with calls about your debts, signing up with a debt settlement company can seem like the easiest way to handle them.
Don’t Be A Victim Of Unlawful Debt Collectors
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Friday, November 10, 2017
Many times, clients come to my office because they are getting piles of letters and constant phone calls from debt collectors. The stress caused by the constant barrage of letters and phone calls can be severe.
Changes to Reverse Mortgages (HECM’s)
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Thursday, November 9, 2017
In a prior blog post, I discussed what a Reverse Mortgage is. I also went into detail about some of the basic rules to qualify for one, where you get them, and cautioned about the negative aspects of them. The U.S.
Incurring a Debt During a Chapter 13
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Monday, November 6, 2017
If you have filed Chapter 13, you should know that you cannot incur a debt without the bankruptcy court’s permission during the life of your bankruptcy. We understand that situations may arise where you may need to incur a debt. The most common situations that arise where a debt may need to be incurred are:
What Is an Unsecured Debt?
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Friday, November 3, 2017
An unsecured debt is an obligation or debt that does not have personal or real property serving as collateral for payment of the debt. If you fail to make payment on an unsecured debt, the creditor cannot take any of your property without first suing you and getting a court judgment. There are a few exceptions to this rule, such as back child support, back taxes or delinquent government backed student loans.
The Truth About Credit Cards
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Friday, November 3, 2017
With the holiday shopping season upon us, I think we need to talk about credit cards and the evil that may lurk in the fine print. It is difficult to checkout at any store lately without the clerk trying to push me to open a credit card.