17 Dec 2019
The attorneys at Brenner Spiller & Archer recently helped a client save their home from foreclosure. The client was facing a sheriff sale and had less than thirty days before they would be forced out of their home. They had a mortgage of over $1,000,000, but they hadn’t made a payment since March of 2010. [..]
2 Dec 2019
The holidays are a stressful time. Not just because you have to see your family members again, but because the holidays can be expensive! Those who are already worried about finances may dread the holidays, as they dig themselves deeper into debt during this time. People often find that considerable financial obligations and large debts [..]
13 Nov 2019
Can My Utilities Be Shut Off During Bankruptcy? Not right away, but you need to take steps to make sure your utilities stay on even if you can’t afford to pay your bills. What qualifies as a utility? Gas (Heating and AC) Water Electricity Telephone Cellphone Internet Section 366(a) Protection There’s a part of the [..]
25 Jul 2019
Filing for bankruptcy can leave you feeling isolated, but it’s important to know that bankruptcy isn’t rare by any means. Every year in the US, hundreds of thousands (sometimes millions) of people file for bankruptcy. Here’s a quick look at who files and when. Over The Years Since the Bankruptcy Act of 1898, modern bankruptcy [..]
11 Jul 2019
Getting a bonus check from your employer for all of your hard work? That’s great! But what happens to your bonus if you file for bankruptcy? It depends on a few things: When you get the bonus If you normally get this bonus every year The type of bankruptcy you file for Where you file [..]