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Between 2010 and 2018, Wells Fargo foreclosed on 545 homeowners. Not a very surprising fact considering that last year alone there were over 675 thousand foreclosures in the United States.

It is important to know what we sign up for when choosing a bank or credit union. The bank must disclose the terms of the account and the service fees associated with the account. If you don’t understand something, ask questions.

In March, I wrote about Harvey Weinstein’s sexually predatory behavior resulting in the downfall of the company he spent his life building. The Weinstein Co.

I recently saw an excellent – but very sad – documentary on Schizophrenia that I want to recommend to anyone interested in the subject entitled God Knows Where I am.  It chronicles the mental health struggle of Linda Bishop back in 2007 and 2008.  She was a college graduate with a loving family and a roof over her head that as a result of her illnesses she gradually descended into homelessness and legal trouble.

The Urban Institute conducted a study which compared rates of material hardship including shelter, foods and medical care among those surveyed. The survey found that renters struggle more than homeowners.

We welcome Merideth Drummond to Bond Botes & Woods, P.C.! Merideth is an experienced bankruptcy and social security attorney and has joined our firm to counsel with our clients in these areas.

Uh-oh...It's Enrollment Season

In our business as bankruptcy attorneys, we get the pleasure of helping adults get out of debt.  At our firm, we also look for ways that we can help our community and ways to mentor children.

As with many questions that arise when considering filing a bankruptcy case, the answer to this question will depend on the specific facts of your case.  There is commonly no trouble with keeping your existing bank accounts when you file a bankruptcy case, but in some instances, you may need to plan ahead before filing.

In 2014, Congress passed what is known as the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act.