By Karen Oakes, Southern Oregon Bankruptcy Attorney
closeAuthor: Karen Oakes, Southern Oregon Bankruptcy Attorney
Name: Karen Oakes, Southern Oregon Bankruptcy Attorney
Email: oakeslaw@gmail.com
Site: http://www.oakeslawoffice.com
About: Helping consumers in the following counties of Oregon: Klamath; Lake; Jackson; Josephine; Curry; Deschutes; and others. Call 541-273-1650 or visit my website to set up an initial consultation and to learn how I can help you. Mention Bankruptcy Law Network when you call.See Authors Posts (79) on Sep 1, 2007 in Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, General Bankruptcy Information, Oregon, Personal Finance | 0 Comments
In 2005, Congress adopted the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act. That Act, under review and consideration by Congress for over 8 years, imposed new restrictions on filing bankruptcy for consumers (there is actually very little consumer protection within the Act). A new definition was placed within the Act for who could be a [...]
By Kevin Gipson, New Orleans Bankruptcy Attorney
closeAuthor: Kevin Gipson, New Orleans Bankruptcy Attorney
Name: Kevin Gipson, New Orleans Bankruptcy Attorney
Email: gipsonk@gmail.com
Site: http://www.kevingipson.com
About: See Authors Posts (72) on Sep 1, 2007 in Consumer Protection, General Bankruptcy Information, Louisiana, Personal Finance | 1 Comment
In Part One I started to tell you about my experience with a Time Share sales presentation, the sales tactics and the high “guaranteed” interest rates.
In this part I will tell you about the extra (hidden) costs of the time share.
If you liked that post, then try these…Juvenile Restitution Discharged in Chapter 13 Appeals Court [...]
By Wendell Sherk, Missouri Attorney
closeAuthor: Wendell Sherk, Missouri Attorney
Name: Wendell Sherk, Missouri Attorney
Email: wjsherk@alum.wustl.edu
Site: http://www.stlbankruptcy.com
About: I have been a bankruptcy attorney since 1989. Our firm represents consumers filing bankruptcy almost exclusively. My partner and I have each represented bankruptcy trustees as well as creditors. If you live in Eastern Missouri, visit our website, send an e-mail or give us a call (314) 781-3400. Please mention Bankruptcy Law Network.See Authors Posts (85) on Sep 1, 2007 in General Bankruptcy Information, Missouri, Personal Finance | 0 Comments
In the first installment, we reviewed various expenses folks often reduce in order to pay bills. However, the bankruptcy means test is designed to encourage folks to take care of themselves instead.
It is not simply skimping on necessities like health care that should stop. There can be broader long-term needs you are encouraged [...]
