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What is a Bank Levy?

Attorney A bank levy is when a creditor has obtained a judgment against you for a debt and then serves that judgment on your bank.  The bank is then required to freeze all money not exempted and send those funds to the creditor.

How Do I Know If I’m Eligible for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Attorney Ed WoodsIf you are having financial difficulties and you are thinking that it might be time to consider filing a bankruptcy case, then it might just be time for you to do so. Do not make the mistake of thinking that filing a bankruptcy case on your own (or even with an attorney not familiar with bankruptcy law) is the way you should go.

What is a 2004 Exam?

Lawyer Nick GajewskiIn an average Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy case, the person filing the case typically will only need to appear in court one time.  That hearing is called a

Ten Important Things You Should Tell Your Bankruptcy Attorney

Bankruptcy Attorney Amy TannerWhen I first started practicing bankruptcy law, one of my colleagues said to me “Bankruptcy is the most paperwork oriented area of the law.” I have never forgotten that statement. One reason is that the law requires just about any and all financial information about a person who is seeking bankruptcy relief.

2015 Tax Season is Approaching Quickly

Attorney Grant McNuttIn a few days, Halloween will be in the rear view mirror as will the month of October and as we all know the holiday season of Thanksgiving and Christmas will then be on us and then over in a blink of an eye.  As Ben Franklin pointed out, there are only two things that are certain in life and if you are alive and reading this blog the other thing is what I am tal

Beware of New Bankruptcy Scam

Attorney Joshua LawhornRecently in Vermont, several debtors in active bankruptcy cases were targeted by a scam. The victims received a call demanding that they wire money or a warrant would be issued for their arrest.

Is Auto Insurance Required in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

Gail DonaldsonIf you owe money on your vehicle, most likely your contract requires you to maintain full coverage insurance on the vehicle. Of course, Alabama law requires that liability insurance be maintained whether you owe money on the vehicle or not!

Inmigrantes Pueden Persequir el Sueño Americano a Pesar de Declarar Bancarrota

bancarrota abogadoLa Oficina del Censo de EEUU estimó que desde el 1 de julio del 2013, la población de los hispanos fue un estimado de 54 millones, por lo cual representa un 17% de la populación total en EEUU.  Los hispanos representan el grupo de inmigrantes con un crecimiento mayor en EEUU.