If I file for Missouri bankruptcy what will happen to my tax refund? If there are any Missouri bankruptcy attorneys reading this they will no doubt chuckle. That’s because the answer, as is so often the case with Missouri bankruptcy, is that it depends. Things such as when you receive your tax refund and what type of bankruptcy you’re filing have to be taken into account. I know a lot… Continue reading
I’m proud to be an American, and I am a strong supporter of our troops fighting overseas in the War on Terror. So it upsets me to hear about the recent scandal involving JP Morgan Chase illegally foreclosing on the homes of active military personnel. In a nutshell: according to federal law, most active troops can get their mortgage interest rates reduced to 6 percent, and the banks… Continue reading
When immigrants come to us for help with their debt they generally have two questions: are they eligible to file for bankruptcy and what effect will filing have on their immigration status?
In regards to the first question, the answer is yes. The Bankruptcy Code does not require you to be a U.S. citizen in order to file bankruptcy, so generally debtors can file without regard to their legal… Continue reading
Most people own a credit card for “emergencies,” (REAL emergencies, not the It’s-Christmas-and-I-forgot-to-pick-up-a-present-for-my-dog variety). If you are responsible enough to only use this credit card for emergencies, good for you. As a bankruptcy attorney I love nothing more than getting to see my clients take advantage of the new beginning bankruptcy has given them. Seeing people behave responsibly with their money is always great. But if you
The women of the Real Housewives TV franchise may seem like they have it all, but two of the stars of these hit shows have recently filed for bankruptcy. Teresa Giudice of the Real Housewives of New Jersey and Sonja Morgan of the Real Housewives of New York City have filed for Chapter 7 and 11 Bankruptcy respectively.
If you thought the US Fidelis bankruptcy dealings were over with, you were wrong (unfortunately).
Here’s the original deal: Darain and Cory Atkinson were to surrender about $20.5 million in cash and assets and, in return, they will be protected from any creditors in the future. The brothers would still walk away with a little cash in hand.
Here’s the issue in the news: Missouri
The federal courts really do care about helping families experiencing hardship, like a recent case proves, allowing debtors to keep their social security income. Continue reading
Generally, you will have to pay about $300 for court fees associated with filing a bankruptcy on your own in Missouri or Illinois, but you need to find out if you should really file on your own or find a St. Louis bankruptcy attorney. Continue reading
Cheap Missouri bankruptcy lawyers tend to deliver about the same quality. How to avoid getting ripped off by a St. Louis bankruptcy attorney. Continue reading
Hard times are make children less healthy because families are forced to buy unhealthy food rather than no food. A Missouri or Illinois Chapter 7 bankruptcy may be one solution to the problem. Continue reading
