Recent Posts in Wage Garnishments Category
Posted on Jun 22, 2015 By Alicia Faucette
There are some potential clients who would like to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, but can't due to circumstances such as a previous Chapter 7 discharge within the last 8 years or too much disposable ...
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Posted on Jun 10, 2015 By Alicia Faucette
Many potential clients wonder if they should file Chapter 7 bankruptcy when they "only owe a few creditors." The answer to this question depends on the amount of debt owed and how aggressive ...
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Posted on Sep 15, 2014 By Alicia Faucette
From time to time, our firm will receive calls from potential clients seeking help with bankruptcy cases they have attempted to file on their own. With the prevalence of DIY websites and non-attorney ...
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Posted on Sep 8, 2014 By Alicia Faucette
Many potential clients contact our office upon receiving notice from either their employer that their wages will soon be garnished or from their bank that the funds in their account have been depleted ...
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Posted on Jun 23, 2014 By Alicia Faucette
There are several factors that go into the decision to file a chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy. Typically the type of bankruptcy filed will depend on factors such as income, assets and whether the ...
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Posted on Apr 29, 2014 By Alicia Faucette
The decision to file a chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy is made after many of our clients have exhausted other options and consulted with our office regarding the best course of action to take to ...
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Posted on Mar 19, 2014 By Alicia Faucette
Our office consults with several potential bankruptcy clients each month. Most of them are trying to come up with solutions to the financial distress that has been plaguing them for years. ...
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Posted on Mar 11, 2014 By Alicia Faucette
Each year bankruptcy filings trend upwards at the beginning of the year and level off as the year progresses. The combination of the momentum from the start of a new year and the additional income ...
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Posted on Feb 24, 2014 By Alicia Faucette
It is tempting for many during tax season to use their tax refund to repay personal loans and other debts, especially those owed to family members. However, if you are considering filing a chapter 7 ...
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Posted on Feb 6, 2014 By Alicia Faucette
Our firm consults with several financially strapped clients each week confronted with the potential consequences of a foreclosed property. The decline in home prices has left homes significantly ...
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Posted on Jan 24, 2014 By Alicia Faucette
A trip to the local county courthouse will usually have a great many things to look at. Among them are wood paneling, State seal, and a long line of citizens who have received notice of a law suit. ...
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Posted on Dec 16, 2013 By Alicia Faucette
Many people considering filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy wonder whether it's acceptable to pay back certain creditors, especially those they want to maintain a relationship with, prior to filing? ...
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Posted on Dec 13, 2013 By Alicia Faucette
An article published in August by the Huffington Post entitled "Bankruptcy Should Be An Option For Some Student Loans" noted current trends in student loan activity. According to the ...
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Posted on Oct 14, 2013 By Alicia Faucette
A garnishment is a method used by creditors to recoup money they are owed from a debtor’s bank account or wages. A creditor can seek an order from a court requesting that a certain amount of ...
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