Christopher P. Walker2024-08-08T14:44:05+00:00August 18th, 2014|
Some areas of law are relatively straightforward, while others are maddeningly complex. As a result, some legal actions can be safely taken without the aid of an attorney, while others require experienced advice. For example, you would likely not need [...]
Christopher P. Walker2024-08-08T14:44:05+00:00August 4th, 2014|
We have previously written about the fact that overwhelming student debt can be particularly tricky to navigate. This kind of debt cannot generally be discharged in bankruptcy save for the most desperate of situations. In addition, while some student debt can be [...]
Christopher P. Walker2024-08-08T14:44:05+00:00July 24th, 2014|
If you are in debt and have missed one or more payments, you may have begun to receive calls, letters and/or emails from your creditors. If you are several payments behind, you may be receiving communications from debt collectors and [...]
Christopher P. Walker2024-08-08T14:44:05+00:00July 6th, 2014|
Sometimes it can be truly difficult to determine whether or not you are in real financial trouble. Especially if you are young, you have recently assumed new major expenditures or if you are in the middle of a major life [...]
Christopher P. Walker2025-02-10T11:50:17+00:00June 23rd, 2014|
Earlier this month, dozens of claims tied to the recent General Motors defective ignition switch recall scandal were consolidated and sent before a federal court for matters of pretrial discovery. General Motors hopes that the process will continue to progress [...]
Christopher P. Walker2024-08-08T14:44:05+00:00June 6th, 2014|
If you are struggling with overwhelming debt, you may be confused about which debt relief options are available to you. If so, speaking with an attorney experienced in matters of debt relief may be a good idea. While it is [...]
Christopher P. Walker2024-08-08T14:44:05+00:00May 23rd, 2014|
Statistics can be hard to grasp until they are practically applied. On face, the statistic of “33 percent” means nothing unless it is applied. However, if someone scores 33 percent on a test, that individual has earned the letter grade [...]
Christopher P. Walker2025-02-10T11:41:13+00:00May 9th, 2014|
It seems that aggressive, unethical and deceptive tactics are being employed quite regularly by creditors in regard to military personnel who find themselves in debt. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), veterans, active military personnel and military families [...]
Christopher P. Walker2024-08-08T14:44:05+00:00April 28th, 2014|
The decision to file for bankruptcy is often one made out of necessity. Though more Americans are filing for personal bankruptcy due to overwhelming medical bills than for any other reason, numerous financial circumstances can prompt individuals to seek out [...]
Christopher P. Walker2024-08-08T14:44:05+00:00April 25th, 2014|
By Christopher P. Walker The Judicial Conference has approved a fee increase effective June 1, 2014. The fees for filing a chapter 7 case will increase from $306.00 to $335.00. The fees for filing a chapter 13 case will increase from $281.00 to $310.00 This [...]
