Debt does not discriminate. Whether your income is $25,000 or $125,000, you may still find yourself struggling to make ends meet. People whose income exceeds $100,000 often worry that they will not be eligible to file for bankruptcy. The good news is there are...
Bankruptcy Means Test
Attorney James Miller quoted in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel today 7/19/2012!
Bankruptcy filings down 4.7% in stateWeak economy hitting small-business ownersBankruptcy filings in Wisconsin continued to fall for the second consecutive year, but attorneys say the hangover from the economic downturn still is forcing some small-business owners to...
Can a past bankruptcy harm your chances of getting a job?
In the event that you are denied employment by a private employer because of a bankruptcy you likely will not have rights against that employer.The bankruptcy code does address current and prospective employment discrimination against someone that files for...
Can I pay my taxes with a Credit Card, then file bankruptcy to discharge the Debt?
With April 15th only a few days away, many people are working hard to come up with the money to pay the Government. For those who are self employed, estimated tax liability payments are due every quarter starting April 15th. The IRS will allow you to pay your tax debt...
Strategies to Recover After Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy might seem like the end of the road, but the stigma is not nearly as severe as it once was. In the past, it meant that the chances of getting approval on unsecured personal loans applications were practically nil, while even those lending firms who might be...
Misconceptions About Bankruptcy
Misconceptions About Bankruptcy Could Be Keeping Away Those Who Need HelpHistorically, bankruptcy has been stigmatized. Narrow-minded people saw those filing for bankruptcy as failures, as deadbeats or as being guilty of living far beyond their means. Nowadays,...
Beware of Bankruptcy Preparers-hire a well qualified lawyer to help you
Thousands of Milwaukee residents file for bankruptcy each year. A good number believe they can't afford a lawyer but are intimidated by the idea of trying find their way through a legal system they don't understand.These citizens have critical questions about the...
Judges Cracking Down on Paid Preparers
The Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel reported today thatJudges cracking down on paid preparers who pocket fees, overcharge clients, wreck paperwork and have botched bankruptcies! To read the remainder of the article please click here...
Can Same-Sex Couples File Joint Bankruptcy?
Can same-sex couples filing a joint bankruptcy? The U.S. Department of Justice announced on July 6, 2011 that it will no longer oppose joint bankruptcies filed by same-sex couples legally married in their state. This news comes close on the tails of the recent court...
Yes you can get rid of your second mortgage in bankruptcy!
If you are having problems making your second mortgage payment or home equity line of credit you may want to meet with one of our lawyers to see if we can get rid of that secondary mortgage. When you file a chapter 13 bankruptcy a bankruptcy Judge may get rid of a...