Social Security Administration: Alabama by the Numbers
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Tuesday, August 9, 2016
In my last blog post, I gave a quick rundown on a few of the services that the Social Security Administration (SSA) provides to individuals and the numbers associated with them.
Funding a Chapter 13 with Business Income and Operating the Business at a Loss on Your Taxes
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Thursday, August 4, 2016
In order to quickly stop a foreclosure or repossession, a great option is to file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. When filing a chapter 13, the court looks at the debtor’s income less his living expenses to determine what
Understanding the Risks of a Bond for Title in Alabama
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Recently, I met with a couple who was behind on payments under their bond for title contract. They were concerned because the contract allowed the seller to void the contract and treat the contract as a month to month lease instead of a sale if a default occurred. Understandably, this couple was upset because they paid upfront a large down payment on the property and had made payments on the ho
Discharge of Student Loan Debt Possible in Bankruptcy
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Tuesday, August 2, 2016
The discharge of student loan debt is possible in bankruptcy if the borrower can prove an extreme hardship. What does discharge mean? Simply that you are no longer legally liable to repay the debt. How do you prove an extreme hardship? The answer to that question is a much more difficult one to answer.
Please Help Scottsboro Attorney Scott Berry and His Family
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Monday, August 1, 2016
Who is the Bankruptcy Trustee?
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Thursday, July 28, 2016
Once you and your bankruptcy attorney go through your bankruptcy petition to make sure it is accurate and you both sign your names in all the appropriate places, the Petition is then filed electronically with the
Preparing for a Bankruptcy Case
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Boston Grand Prix Files for Bankruptcy
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Tuesday, July 26, 2016
The Grand Prix of Boston has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The Grand Prix was scheduled to debut as an IndyCar Series race on September 4, 2016 and was to run each year through 2020. The race would run along the South Boston Seaport, and the city of Bosto
Arbitration in Action – How it Can Affect Employees
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Monday, July 25, 2016
Progress in the Fight Against Payday Lenders
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Monday, July 25, 2016
In May, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed suit against Mississippi based All American Check Cashing for engaging in deceptive practices. While the suit is still ongoing, progress has been made.