Kanye West: I Ain’t Saying He’s A Gold Digger
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Thursday, February 18, 2016
Irony has a funny way of rearing its head. One of Kanye West’s most successful songs is called “Gold Digger”. The song details the lives of people that use other people just for their money.
Stock Car Racer’s Sponsor Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Speed week is underway in Daytona Florida this week and will culminate with the 58th running of the Daytona 500 NASCAR stock car race. The Daytona 500 is one of the preeminent stock car races on the NASCAR race schedule and arguably the most famous. How are the Daytona 500 and a bankruptcy case related?
Can You Deduct Your Children’s Private School Tuition to Pass the Means Test for Chapter 7?
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Monday, February 15, 2016
Should You File Chapter 13 OR Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Friday, February 12, 2016
This is something that I explore with every potential client on their initial free consultation visit to my office. Everyone's situation is different and there are many reasons why I might recommend a potential client file one chapter over another.
What Happens If I Guarantee Another Individual’s Debt?
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Thursday, February 11, 2016
I get asked by clients all the time why they are now being sued for a debt they guaranteed or co-signed with another individual, usually a relative or close friend. They will say “I am just the co-signor. It is their debt.”, or “They are the primary, I am just the sec
Use Your Tax Refund to Help Your New Year's Resolution
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Puerto Rico and Chapter 9 Bankruptcy
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Tuesday, February 9, 2016
I have previously discussed the basics of a Chapter 9 bankruptcy as well as two Chapter 9 bankruptcies that occurred in Alabama. In this post, I’ll examine a curr
Security Clearance Concerns Regarding Foreign Influence and Preference
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Monday, February 8, 2016
Given the volatility in the world over the past several years, I am seeing more security clearance cases as they relate to foreign influence and foreign preference.
What to Expect After Filing a Chapter 7
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Saturday, February 6, 2016
After sitting down with your bankruptcy attorney and discussing the pros and cons of filing either a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, you have decided that it is in your best interest to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. You have given your attorneys all the information they need, and you have reviewed and signed your bankruptcy petition. What should you expect after that petition is
Yellow Cab Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Friday, February 5, 2016