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The real estate market has caused more financial harm to families than ever before. The value of properties have plunged by 50% in some areas and some experts anticipate that there won’t be any kind of growth in years to come. In 2012, the total number of bankruptcies (non-business) exceeded 1.1 million and some analysts…
“You’ll be hearing from my lawyer” is a commonly heard line in movies and television, which has characterized the relationship between attorneys and their clients as a constant service, which can be called upon at the beck and call of the client. In reality, most of us don’t find ourselves needing legal counsel frequently…
Believe it or not, being broke actually became tougher after new bankruptcy rules came into effect through the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, a law with plenty of repercussions that debtors will feel for years to come. Due to reports of too many abusive consumer bankruptcy filings, the law came…
For those who have never before experienced a bankruptcy or are otherwise unfamiliar with the specifics of what it entails, a good first step is to understand the differences between the different kinds of bankruptcy. Knowing what to file for is vitally important when reorganizing your finances and releasing or restructuring your debt. Chapter 11…
Although filing for bankruptcy often comes amongst stressful external circumstances, the chapter 13-bankruptcy process is structured in such a way where you shouldn’t encounter any surprises along the way. A key point to remember when filing for chapter 13 bankruptcy is the idea of debt consolidation rather than the kind of straight forward debt relief…
It’s not uncommon for personal money problems to lead to divorce. For those who find themselves in such a situation, the stress of dealing with both of these legal problems simultaneously can lead to hasty decisions, which may end up doing more harm than good. There are 4 Things to Know Before Handling a Personal…
In the midst of wage garnishments or preparing for them in the near future? Depending on your situation, it may be possible to use Chapter 7 bankruptcy to stop wage garnishments in Wisconsin. When a bankruptcy case is filed, the automatic stay provision stops most creditors from continuing to collect during the Chapter 7…
Bankruptcies can arise out of any number of personal or professional circumstances that can place immense stress on your life and outlook for the future. While bankruptcy is certainly an option that has given many people the opportunity to relieve themselves of the debt dragging them down, the decision to file for bankruptcy in…
Although there are a number of different types of bankruptcy within the United States Bankruptcy Code, most personal bankruptcy cases in Wisconsin fall under one of two: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Before we start parsing out what each one is for specifically, let’s define exactly what bankruptcy is since the concept can…