About chr_dev

I am attorney Christopher P. Walker, and I have been practicing law since 1994. As a native of Southern California, I understand the concerns and challenges of people in the area. For some, bankruptcy is the right solution to overwhelming debt. For others, a secure estate plan is the answer to safeguarding their financial future.

Is Your Mortgage Causing Your Finances To Spin Out Of Control?

2020-02-03T13:19:12+00:00March 13th, 2015|

The respected publication TIME magazine recently published a piece profiling a couple who found themselves in a surprising amount of debt over a short period of time. According to the piece, the couple had no debt when they were first [...]

The Evolution Of The Average American’s Debt Load

2020-02-03T14:51:25+00:00February 13th, 2015|

In the aftermath of the Great Recession, the average American’s debt load decreased notably over time. However, recent statistics suggest that everyday Americans have recently allowed their debt loads to climb to the highest levels recorded since the end of [...]

Learning From SkyMall’s Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

2020-02-03T13:42:11+00:00January 30th, 2015|

When millions of travelers get settled into their airplane seats, they browse through SkyMall. This in-flight catalog offers airline passengers the chance to purchase a wide array of interesting and sometimes odd products. This catalog has had a presence in [...]

Promising News Related To Medical Debt

2020-02-03T13:41:45+00:00January 16th, 2015|

We have previously mentioned how challenging it can be to become suddenly and unexpectedly overwhelmed by medical debt. Fiscally responsible Americans at virtually every income level can have their finances dramatically affected by an unexpected illness, injury or accident. In [...]

How Long Will It Take To Pay Off Your Holiday Debt?

2022-01-27T15:45:23+00:00December 19th, 2014|

We recently wrote about ways to successfully navigate your debt this holiday season. But what if you have already exceeded a reasonable holiday debt limit? Are you concerned about your ability to pay your holiday-related debt off over a [...]

Navigating Debt At The Holidays

2022-11-08T19:05:44+00:00December 5th, 2014|

‘Tis the season to buy, buy, buy. The pressure you may be feeling to purchase gifts, food, decorations and other holiday-related fare may be overwhelming. If you are feeling stressed about your purchasing power this time of year, you are [...]

Three Common Myths About Bankruptcy

2020-02-03T14:12:36+00:00November 13th, 2014|

When it comes to filing bankruptcy in California or elsewhere in the U.S., myths and misunderstandings abound. Perhaps you grew up thinking of bankruptcy in a certain light. Perhaps a friend of a friend filed for debt relief and you [...]

Bankruptcy Can Help You Out Of Serious Medical Debt

2022-11-08T19:08:23+00:00October 23rd, 2014|

Although we have some of the most advanced medicine available to us, the cost for care has exponentially increased over the past few decades. It has risen to a point in which many families have trouble paying the bill. [...]

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