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Leases fall into a separate category of debts when it comes to filing bankruptcy.  The majority of debts are classified as either secured or unsecured.  Secured debts are those for which the creditor has a lien on some property or collateral of yo

A discharge is one of the most important functions of bankruptcy.  It is what releases a debtor from personal responsibility for his debts and helps provide a debtor with a “fresh start.”  The Bankruptcy Code allows a debtor’s discharge to be denied in certain circumstances, and the Supreme Court will soon decide an issue concerning one of these circumstances.

One of the topics that gets a great deal of views at our blog is the affect of the filing of a bankruptcy on a security clearance.

Core Media Group, the company responsible for the hit show American Idol, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection citing deterioration in its financial performance. This comes on the heels of the show concluding its 15th and final season. Core is also responsible for So You Think You Can Dance.

Last week, my law partner Mary and I had the opportunity to attend the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Roundtable which featured Martha Hawkins as the guest speaker.  If you are from the Montgomery area, you are probably familiar with Martha’s Place.  Ms.

On April 18, 2016, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a pivotal case that would affect the status of undocumented immigrants who have applied for or who may qualify for protective status and remain in the United State.

In my last blog post, I discussed how a claimant can qualify for Social Security Administration (SSA) Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB); the key issue being how much he or she has paid into the system over the last 10 years.

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law which protects consumers from unscrupulous collection agencies.  Collection Agencies are prohibited from using unfai

When I am meeting with clients to review and sign their bankruptcy petition, I always advise them that they will be required to attend a 341 meeting within a short time after the case is filed and prepare them for what to expect at the meeting. Often, my client’s reaction is one of fear. That’s understandable.

During the retirement years, money can get tight if you are on a fixed income.  You may have bills to pay but not enough income to pay them.  If you are 62 years of age or older, you may qualify for a reverse mortgage.