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Don’t Fear the Bankruptcy Boogeyman

When it comes to finances, most people think of bankruptcy as the monster hiding in the closet or under the bed. However, while it’s obviously beneficial to avoid bankruptcy if possible, the real boogeyman isn’t bankruptcy, it’s debt. Too much debt can be incredibly damaging, and it can cost you your home, your car, or even your business. As a financial planner, I tell my clients to think of bankruptcy as a weapon to use against the debt monster. Sure, it’s a last resort, but it’s effective – a bankruptcy can stop a foreclosure in its tracks and clear away debt burdens that you would otherwise have to carry for years. A good bankruptcy lawyer can be your knight in shining armor. I hope this blog will understand how to fight off debt, and when and how to use bankruptcy to banish debt for good.

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3 Situations That May Reveal Nursing Home Neglect

Posted on 12 May 2016

Long-term care and nursing home placement is a common issue faced by many children of elderly parents. While there are many excellent and highly rated nursing facilities in which to place your aging loved one, others may have sub-standard ratings. If your parent is placed in a nursing home and experiences any of the following, you may need to contact an attorney who specializes in elder law to determine if the individual was a victim of nursing home abuse or malpractice: [Read More]

How Minor Crimes Can Land You In Jail

Posted on 26 April 2016

You should treat every criminal charge seriously, even if it is just a "small" crime because it may have further complications down the line for you. For example, even crimes that start out too small to attract jail time can get complicated enough to send you to prison depending on the additional factors involved. Here are four cases in which a minor crime may end up sending you to jail: [Read More]

3 Ways A Domestic Violence Conviction Can Cause Long Term Negative Consequences

Posted on 5 April 2016

Being charged with a domestic violence offense is a very serious event, and if you are convicted of the charge you can face some very negative consequences that can follow you for the rest of your life. If you are arrested for a domestic violence offense, it is essential to hire a criminal defense attorney who specializes in domestic violence cases. Your attorney may be able to get the charges dismissed entirely, or secure a plea deal that includes lesser charges or a dismissal of the charges after certain conditions are met. [Read More]

Will Bankruptcy Affect A Small Business You Own?

Posted on 21 March 2016

If you are in a bad financial position and are considering using Chapter 7 bankruptcy to help you out, you may want to visit a bankruptcy attorney before you make any decisions if you are the owner of a small business. Depending on the type of business you have, you may end up forfeiting everything your business owns by filing for Chapter 7. What will happen to your assets will depend on the type of business structure you have for your small business and on the worth of the business. [Read More]