What Happens to My Social Security Benefits if I Move Out of State or the Country?
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Are Homeowner Association Fees Discharged in Bankruptcy?
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Monday, April 13, 2015
Homeowner Association (HOA) fees or dues are monetary assessments collected by the Homeowner Association for maintenance, upkeep and general safety and security of a particular subdivision or development. They are typical in larger, upscale developments and with condominiums. Debtor’s that are filing for bankruptcy protection need to be aware of
How You Can Fight Back Against Abusive Debt Collectors
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Friday, April 10, 2015
The debt collection industry is a $13 billion industry. And the individuals and companies that pursue this line of work frequently don’t do things the legal way.
Potential Pitfalls When Filing Bankruptcy
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Thursday, April 9, 2015
The bankruptcy process is full of pitfalls, many of which are completely unknown or unanticipated to those without bankruptcy training. Most cases filed by individuals without the help of an experienced bankruptcy attorney fail to reach a successful conclusion.
Why Am I in this Boat?
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Tuesday, April 7, 2015
After a number of years counseling great people who continue to be perplexed, even mystified, as to how in the world they have ended up in a bankruptcy attorney's office seeking legal advice for matters that are normally and genuinely far too personal and painful to discuss with even the closest of friends……I have found what seems to be a very common question aske
Buyer Beware: Inspect Your New Home Purchase Closely Before Closing
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Recently, my husband and I were blessed in purchasing a larger home since our 11 month old needs a lot more space. We fell in love immediately with a lovely home that was decorated to the nines by the sellers. The sellers had impeccable taste and seemed very organized. Although my husband and I are both attorneys, we were so enamored by the home layout and the way the sellers had it decorated that we fai
Consumers Begin 2015 Owing Trillions of Dollars
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Friday, April 3, 2015
A recent quarterly Household Debt and Credit Report published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reports that consumers ended 2014 owing nearly twelve trillion dollars.
Bankruptcy Today for Retirement Tomorrow
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Thursday, April 2, 2015
Most people plan to retire when they reach a certain age or when they start receiving their Social Security benefits, thus leaving the stress of working everyday behind. Retirement brings with it its own stresses, especially if you have not saved adequately throughout your working career to support your lifestyle. Saving for retirement in today's economy may seem like an enormous obstacle.
Can You Make Too Much Money to File Bankruptcy?
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Wednesday, April 1, 2015
To some, this may sound like a foolish question. After all, why would someone need to file bankruptcy if they earn a lot of money? Wouldn’t someone who makes a good income be abusing the system if they filed for bankruptcy? The answer is that everything is relative. It really doesn't matter how much money someone makes if they can’t pay
Can Bankruptcy Stop Wages from Being Garnished?
Submitted by the Bond & Botes Law Offices - Tuesday, March 31, 2015
We see many potential clients whose biggest issue is that their wages are being garnished by one or more creditors. The potential clients ask whether bankruptcy can stop the garnishments. The answer is yes!