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In my last blog, I described what constitutes a preferential transfer under the Bankruptcy Code.  Now I’ll go into a few of the defenses a creditor might have to a preference lawsuit by the bankruptcy Trustee.  These defenses, as well as several others, are set forth in

Promised Land:  VA Deal to House Homeless Los Angeles Veterans

In a saga that spans several years, new VA Secretary Robert McDonald recently reached an agreement that will help house many homeless veterans in the Los Angeles, California area.  This saga goes back to the late 1800s and involves very expensive California property.  The story can be found here.

From Selma to Montgomery, preparations for the celebration of this weekend’s 50th Anniversary of the Selma-to-Montgomery Voting Rights March are in full swing.  I recently had the opportunity to meet Eleanor Lewis Dawkins.  Ms. Dawkins is the daughter of Rufus Lewis.  Mr.

If you are in default on your student loan, the student loan creditor, or the collection agency for the student loan creditor can seek to garnish your wages or take your tax refund to offset the loan amount.  A tax offset is where the Department o

When it comes to eliminating debt, there are really only three broad strategies from which to choose. If you are struggling with debt problems, you should consider the “big picture” as you try to intelligently assess your options.

A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy case, also known as a debt-consolidation bankruptcy, is a lengthy process.

In several recent consultations with prospective clients and current clients, I have noticed a recurring theme; too many married couples keep their finances separate. Neither spouse knows how much income the other is making or the amount of debt the other owes and sometimes a combination of the two.

In Alabama, the answer is YES.  If you are receiving a tax refund that includes an earned income tax credit (EITC), then that portion of your refund is protected pursuant to Alabama Code § 38-4-8 (1975).  In 2005, the Eleventh Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals answered this question directly in the case of In re James, 406 F.3d 1340 (11th Cir 2005), by finding that Alabama Code § 38-4-8 protects

According to recently released results of a survey conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA), nearly three fourths of Americans are experiencing extreme financial stress. The majority of these are parents, younger generations and lower-income households.