Low Unemployment Doesn't Mean Financial Security
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Tuesday, March 3, 2020
If you are like many Americans, you may have been reading news reports of the country's improving economy and falling unemployment rates and wondering why you are still struggling financially. Of course, there are many factors at play, but one factor in particular is impacting tens of millions of Americans: low wages.
How Fast Can I Get a Bankruptcy Discharge?
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Friday, February 28, 2020
Nobody is particularly thrilled with the idea of filing for bankruptcy, and those who do so are understandably eager to get through the legal process and to the good part, bankruptcy discharge: the moment when you’re legally released from many types of unsecured debt and are free to start rebuilding. Many Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases are completed within 4 to 5 months. This timeline generally holds true in all three states where we handle consumer bankruptcy cases: Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee.
Is Discharged Debt Taxable?
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Wednesday, February 26, 2020
If you’ve been researching or talking to friends about debt relief options, you may have heard a horror story or two about people who thought they’d finally resolved their debts, only to get hit with a huge tax bill. The story typically goes something like this:
Attorney Mary Conner Pool Recognized for her Volunteer Work
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Friday, February 14, 2020
The Bond and Botes lawyers and staff do what we do to help others every day. Some of us go above and beyond. In February, the Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program recognized our own Mary Conner Pool as their Volunteer Spotlight! We are proud of Kathryn for putting in the extra time to help those who are less fortunate. Kathryn has a real compassion for the less fortunate and is willing to step out of her comfort zone to help.
Mississippi Car Repossession Law: What to Expect and How to Avoid it
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Can Bad Credit Stop Me from Getting a Job?
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Monday, January 27, 2020
Steady income is essential for most of us and is never more important than when we’re struggling financially. So, it’s understandable that many people who have bad credit histories or are considering bankruptcy are concerned about how their credit reports may affect their job opportunities. While many states place limitations on the use of credit histories in hiring, there are no such state-law restrictions in Alabama, Mississippi, or Tennessee.
FBI HQ2 in Huntsville AL: Be Careful and Thoughtful with Your Security Clearance!
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Thursday, January 23, 2020
For the last couple of years, we have heard about the concept of “HQ2,” notably with Amazon. There was a frenzy of competition for Amazon to locate its second headquarters in towns and cities throughout the country. Now, things are settling down with the work for Amazon’s main HQ2 located in Arlington, Virginia.
Fighting a Mississippi Foreclosure
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Monday, January 20, 2020
The threat of losing your home can be overwhelming, and sometimes that makes it hard to think clearly and strategically. Many Mississippi homeowners are currently facing that stress. According to ATTOMData, foreclosures have fallen nationwide--from more than 1.6 million in the first half of 2010 to fewer than 300,000 in the first half of 2019. But, closer to home, the news isn’t so good.
Can You Discharge Medical Debt in an Alabama Bankruptcy?
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Thursday, January 16, 2020
There’s a battle of experts underway about just how often medical bills and lost income due to an illness or injury triggers a bankruptcy filing. Some studies conclude that as many as ⅔ of all bankruptcy filings are due at least in part to medical problems, while others contend the number is much smaller.
Can You Discharge Medical Debt in an Alabama Bankruptcy?
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Friday, January 10, 2020
There’s a battle of experts underway about just how often medical bills and lost income due to an illness or injury triggers a bankruptcy filing. Some studies conclude that as many as ⅔ of all bankruptcy filings are due at least in part to medical problems, while others contend the number is much smaller.