Oct 12, 2026 | Bankruptcy, Christopher Stanfield
Alabama’s new homestead exemption law increases home-equity protection for qualifying seniors and people with disabilities who file bankruptcy.
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Oct 8, 2026 | Personal Injury, Spencer W. Jones
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes After an accident, attention often focuses on the person who directly caused the injury. In some cases, however, that individual may not be the only party who could be held legally responsible. Vicarious liability in Alabama personal injury cases may allow an injured person to pursue a claim against an …
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Sep 28, 2026 | Bankruptcy, Casey Taylor
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes A no-asset Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Alabama does not mean you own nothing. Instead, it means the Chapter 7 trustee determines that there is no nonexempt property available to sell and distribute to unsecured creditors. Many people worry that filing Chapter 7 will cause them to lose their home, vehicle, …
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Aug 7, 2020 | Bankruptcy
After experiencing financial difficulties for years, Fairfield, a small suburb of Birmingham, filed for bankruptcy on May 19, 2020. The city has struggled since one of its largest employers, U.S. Steel, shuttered part of its operation in 2015, causing the loss of hundreds of jobs. Then the next year Walmart closed the city’s Supercenter. These …
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Jun 7, 2019 | Bankruptcy
If you are someone who admits to being a dedicated do-it-yourself sort of person, you have to change your mindset if you are about to file for bankruptcy. You may have seen the do-it-yourself or for dumbbells guides to bankruptcy, and you may even believe you can handle the many steps involved, but that is …
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May 10, 2019 | Bankruptcy, David Poston
Do you sometimes feel like you are drowning in credit card debt? You are not alone. A study reveals that the average American household has a revolving credit card debt of $15,310. The Dangers of Credit Card Usage While the amount of credit card debt may vary per household, the reason for the accumulation of …
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Feb 4, 2019 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout
In many of the instances where you have been injured due to the actions or negligence of someone else, you may have been told that you need to have a word with a personal injury lawyer. This is because talking to one in such instances is for your own benefit. Here is why you should …
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Jan 7, 2019 | Social Security Disability
If you are considering applying for social security disability, don’t attempt to go through the process alone. While it can be tempting to have a “do-it-yourself” mentality, there are too many details involved to consider letting this be one of your DIY projects. Our Birmingham lawyers can help you by providing experience and expertise. When …
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