How to Settle Your Debt(s) That Go To Collections?
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Tuesday, November 15, 2016
You have several options with a debt that you owe has been placed in collections. This blog post will help you determine whether one of these options will work for your situation and explain the consequences that could occur if you are unable to choose either of these options at this time. Usually, when you owe a creditor, it will first bill you multiple times to attempt to get you to
Take Time to Help the Less Fortunate in Belize
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Monday, November 14, 2016
Happy Veterans Day!
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Friday, November 11, 2016
The election is over! Whether or not your candidate prevailed, I think one thing most of us will agree on, no matter who currently fills our top position of power, is that America is a great country because we have our many freedoms! Our military has fought for those freedoms and today we Honor our Veterans!
Useful Savings Tips for Christmas and the Holiday Season
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Thursday, November 10, 2016
What is Repossession and How Can You Stop it?
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Everybody knows that if you don’t make your car payment, the finance company can repossess your car. I’m often asked by clients if the finance company has the right to repossess other vehicles or things they own. In this blog I’ll lay out exactly what gives a creditor the right to repossess items and how a bankruptcy case stops them from doi
Security Clearance Concerns and Scrutiny Increases
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Monday, November 7, 2016
Over the past two years or so, I have noticed a marked increase in the government’s review and concern regarding individuals and their respective security clearances. I have seen tangible proof that security clearances are being denied and/or revoked at an increasing rate from years past. Of course, there are reasons behind
Importance of an In Person Initial Bankruptcy Consultation
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Friday, November 4, 2016
When someone calls our office seeking help or legal advice, they often have several questions.
Bond & Botes Thankful for Our Military
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Thursday, November 3, 2016
Last week, I had the honor of attending my friend Lori Rasmussen’s change of command ceremony at Maxwell Air Force Base here in Montgomery. While commander, Lt. Col.
Are My Wages About To Be Garnished?
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Nothing inspires fear in my clients like the threat of having their wages garnished. But I find that garnishment, or the threat thereof, is oftentimes misunderstood. Here’s what I mean. If you have found yourself behind in payments to your creditors, in attempting to collect that debt your creditor may have told you they plan to garnish your wages.
Social Security Fraud Does Not Pay
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Tuesday, November 1, 2016
In my Sep 29, 2015 blog post, What Happens to Your SSA Disability Benefits When You Die?, I detailed the consequences the unfortunate event has on your SSA benefits. I also warned the sur