Do You Need to Notify the Bankruptcy Court of a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Thursday, September 11, 2014
Yes, if you filing a bankruptcy or currently in a chapter 13 bankruptcy, you must disclose in your schedules that you have a personal injury claim or lawsuit or you may be prohibited from bring your personal injury lawsuit in state court. Judicial Estoppel is a discretionary equitable legal doctrine that was develo
Social Security Administration claims to have OVERPAID me! Help!
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Believe it or not, despite the relatively modest amount of monetary benefits disability claimants receive each month, the SSA will occasionally claim to have overpaid you!
Federal Tax Liens and Tax Debt: Celebrities Are Not Exempt From Tax Woes
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Friday, September 5, 2014
According to a recent CNN report, the Internal Revenue Service has filed a tax lien against singer, actress and former Miss America, Vanessa Williams. She currently owes federal tax debt on her 2011 earnings for $369,249. Ms.
What Happens If You Get Sick And Don't Have Health Insurance
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Thursday, September 4, 2014
It happens. People lose their jobs. People change jobs. A young adult becomes too old to be included on her parent’s health insurance policy. A divorce can results in the party that was relying upon her spouse for insurance no longer being covered.
Security Clearance Concerns – Alcohol Consumption and Drug Involvement
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Monday, September 1, 2014
This is my second installment of a two part blog series on security clearance concerns. These blogs discuss the most common issues as they relate to security clearance issues.
Do I Have to Disclose My Spouse's Income in My Bankruptcy?
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Friday, August 29, 2014
Yes. Even if your spouse is not filing with you, their income has to be disclosed to the bankruptcy court.
Bankruptcy Can Free You From Payday Loans
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Thursday, August 28, 2014
Security Clearance Concerns - Financial Considerations
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Friday, August 22, 2014
This is a two-part blog series. These blogs are companion blogs to my previous postings with regard to security clearances.
Is Your Pride Keeping You From Seeing a Bankruptcy Attorney?
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Potential bankruptcy clients often come to see me after something bad has happened.
Student Loan Debt Collection Problems
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Monday, August 18, 2014
A recent audit discovered that debt collectors hired by the US Department of Education were not complying with federal collection laws.