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Our attorneys share their insights and provide guidance on topics related to injury claims and bankruptcy in these blog posts. Stay informed of important issues that may affect you if you are struggling to get out of debt, or have been injured in a catastrophic accident, by reading our blog posts.
What To Do If Attacked By “Zombie Debt” (No, neither a shotgun nor an ax will help)
We recently came across a couple of articles about the “Attack of the Zombie Debt.” Despite the eye-catching name, which brings to mind the now...
What Is The Bankruptcy “Means Test”
If you must file bankruptcy, you’ll certainly want to file under the cheapest, easiest, and quickest of the bankruptcy chapters. That would be a Chapter...
What Happens When One Spouse Files Bankruptcy Without the Other Spouse?
Marriage is union between two people. This often means that the couple shares a financial situation. However, there are occasions where one spouse may rack...
What Happens At The 341(a) Creditors Meeting?
Once you have filed a bankruptcy petition with the bankruptcy court in your area, you will receive a notice from the court about a meeting between you,...
What Does Fair Compensation in a Personal Injury Case Mean?
In Nebraska, personal injury law states that a person who has suffered an injury is entitled to be fairly compensated for their injury. A judge...
What Happens At My Chapter 7 Bankruptcy “Hearing”?
Every person who files a Chapter 7 bankruptcy must attend a “hearing” within 21-45 days. Although the hearing requires you to testify under oath, while...
Watch Out For Those Preference Payments!
A preference payment is any payment or transfer of value that a debtor makes to you in the 90 day period before the debtor files for bankruptcy. ...
Thinking About Collecting Social Security? (5 Must-Know Facts)
Social Security is a major source of income for most retirees. On average, about 40% of their monthly income. So, it’s important to understand the rules and plan accordingly....
Tips for Defending Yourself from Abusive Creditors
With this uncertain economy, people are becoming overwhelmed by their inability to manage their debts. Creditors begin calling in an attempt to collect what they...
Tips for Living Within Your Means
Men’s underwear sales actually fell during the recession. Economists call it the underwear index. The theory goes that during economic hard times, people buy only...
The Secret to Collecting Money Damages from Harassing Creditors
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act arms the little guy to defeat giant, unruly debt collection agencies. A real life David and Goliath scenario that...
The Steps to Filing Bankruptcy in Nebraska
If you are overwhelmed by debt and are wondering what steps to take, this information may help you decide what to do next. 1. Determine...