Bankruptcy Law Blog

From data released from the Survey of Consumer Finances conducted by the U.S. Federal Reserve, the average amount of debt for most families is around $5,700, with 41% of households carrying some form of debt. The average amount of credit card debt for households for those with revolving balances is around $9,300. Even more consistent…

Unemployment claims have reached record highs above levels ever seen in history. States are reporting unemployment claims upwards of 900,000 a week. As many people are desperately seeking assistance to make ends meet, many feel relieved by the news this week that an extension to, and addition of new, unemployment benefits may soon be available.…

In 2019, the domestic box office hit the second highest record for profitability; bringing in some $11.4 billion. Prior to March of this year, many predicted that the profitability in 2020 would achieve a similar record. However, the entertainment and nightlife industries have taken one of the largest blows to profitability due to the pandemic.…

There are a few reasons why your credit score may be low. First, you may not have established credit yet. Credit scores are based heavily on your credit history, e.g. loans you have taken, expensive items you have purchased, etc. If you have little or no credit, it will be difficult to have much of…

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (this is part of the Consumer Credit Protection Act) provides consumers with protections against unlawful or unethical debt collection practices. Under the FDCPA, debt collectors must follow certain rules about contacting consumers. For example, debt collectors generally have to stop trying to collect a debt that becomes past-due 90 days,…

Wage garnishment is legal order in which your employer is required to deduct money from your salary and wages to be paid to a creditor. Wage garnishment orders can demand portions of your paycheck for resolving debts like spousal/child support, student loan debts or payments due to a credit card company. However, it can only…

For most people, a mortgage is their most expensive asset and largest debt. If the debt owed on your home becomes too high of a financial burden to bear, you have a short window to seek help for your missed payments before losing the home. Foreclosures 101 Foreclosure is a legal process by which mortgage…

This year has been filled with unexpected events and outcomes for many families. A turbulent economy, unexpected challenges in careers, and the loss of the comforting sense of status quo have all presented unique challenges to daily life. In times of uncertainty, it is more important than ever to keep a close hand on your…

There is a misconception that filing for bankruptcy damages your credit and prevents you from securing credit in the future. In fact, this is one of the most common excuses people have for not seeking debt relief help through bankruptcy. This misconception can do more harm than filing for bankruptcy in many cases, as it…

If you are stuck in debt, you should consider filing for personal bankruptcy, which helps clear away your debts. Personal bankruptcy includes two types, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. While Chapter 7 means liquidating some of your assets if you have any that exceed the limits on value, Chapter 13 implies repayment of debts from…