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When to Tell Creditors about Your Bankruptcy

When to Tell Creditors about Your Bankruptcy

Apr 29, 2024 | Bankruptcy, David G. Poston

Many of those considering filing bankruptcy often question if they should inform their creditors prior to filing. Like most answers about filing bankruptcy, the correct answer depends on each individual’s financial circumstances. But, the following is a good rule of thumb. Telling Creditors before Filing Bankruptcy Most often, debtors should not let their creditors know …

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Gathering Supporting Letters for Your Social Security Disability Claim

Gathering Supporting Letters for Your Social Security Disability Claim

Apr 22, 2024 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

When applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), it is crucial to gather supporting letters that can strengthen your case. These letters serve as additional evidence of your disability, limitations, and need for financial help. By providing firsthand accounts from individuals who have witnessed the impact of your condition on your daily life, these letters …

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The Crucial Link Between Tax Returns and Bankruptcy Filing

The Crucial Link Between Tax Returns and Bankruptcy Filing

Apr 15, 2024 | Bankruptcy, David G. Poston

Filing for bankruptcy can be a daunting and often distressing process for individuals facing overwhelming debt. Bankruptcy is a legal procedure designed to provide relief to those who find themselves unable to meet their financial obligations. However, what many may not realize is the critical role tax returns play in this process. In this blog …

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5 Tips for Dealing with Insurance Companies after a Car Accident

5 Tips for Dealing with Insurance Companies after a Car Accident

Apr 8, 2024 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

After being in a car accident, the last thing you want to deal with is an insurance company. But, if you’re going to get the financial help you need to recover from the accident you will need to deal with a car insurance company. Don’t let working with an insurance company intimidate you. Here are …

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Child Support and Alimony in Bankruptcy: What You Need to Know

Child Support and Alimony in Bankruptcy: What You Need to Know

Apr 1, 2024 | Bankruptcy, Christopher Stanfield

Are you burdened by financial hardship, and want to file for bankruptcy, yet wonder how doing so may affect your obligation to pay child support or alimony? This article will look at how bankruptcy affects child support and alimony payments, the differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, and options you may have for …

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Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

Mar 25, 2024 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

Camp Lejeune, a Marine Corps base in Jacksonville, North Carolina, has been the center of a long-standing water contamination issue. From 1953 to 1987, toxic chemicals contaminated the drinking and bathing water at Camp Lejeune, leading to many health risks. If you resided or worked at Camp Lejeune during this time frame and have health …

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Is It Time to File Bankruptcy?

Is It Time to File Bankruptcy?

Mar 18, 2024 | Bankruptcy, Casey Taylor

Should I file or should I wait? That’s a question many of those contemplating filing bankruptcy may ask themselves. They struggle with their finances and wonder if filing bankruptcy could be the needed answer to their financial issues. But, they are afraid to take the step, unsure if it is the right time for them …

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Protecting Your Love One from Nursing Home Abuse

Protecting Your Love One from Nursing Home Abuse

Mar 11, 2024 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

No one wants to face the prospect of their loved one being in the nursing home. Many dread this prospect. They have heard heartbreaking stories of patients being abused by nursing home staff. Sadly, nursing home abuse is a cruel reality. Sometimes those charged with caring for the elderly and disabled in nursing homes find …

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‍Boat, Ship, & Dockyard Injuries: Understanding Maritime Laws

‍Boat, Ship, & Dockyard Injuries: Understanding Maritime Laws

Mar 4, 2024 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

Accidents and injuries in the maritime industry can have devastating consequences, affecting the lives of workers and passengers alike. Understanding maritime law is crucial for individuals injured in boating and ship accidents to protect their rights and seek compensation. The Significance of Maritime Law Maritime law, also known as admiralty law, is a specialized field …

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How Does Filing Bankruptcy Affect Your Tax Debt?

How Does Filing Bankruptcy Affect Your Tax Debt?

Feb 19, 2024 | Bankruptcy, Christopher Stanfield

If you are dealing with financial hardship, filing for bankruptcy could help relieve your burden. You could resolve your debts and regain control of your financial situation. But, if you have tax debt is important to understand how that bankruptcy can have implications for your tax debt. This article will explore the impact bankruptcy has …

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