Paralegal Lori Rupp earns a new distinction At this year’s annual conference of the Association of Bankruptcy Judical Assistants, my senior paralegal, Lori Rupp, completed the training program and the test to become a certified Bankruptcy Assistant. Ms. Rupp has...
Can Creditors Still Sue and Garnish Me While I’m in a Debt Settlement Program? Yes. Enrolling in debt settlement does not stop a creditor from suing you, obtaining a judgment, placing a lien on your home, and garnishing your bank or paycheck. Any creditor that...
A High-Income Family of Four Passes the Means Test James and Tori got into financial trouble when James’ health began to fail. After he (mostly) recovered, the family had over $200,000 in consumer debts, plus student loans, and another $100,000 in taxes. Tori...
After bankruptcy: Is Donald Trump Embarrassed? Donald Trump’s casinos, Trump Entertainment Resorts, emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Friday, July 16 2010. This followed two previous bankruptcies by the Trump casinos. First in 1991 and again in 2004...
What’s the Best Way to Try to Settle a Warrant in Debt? Do you want to avoid garnishment (and avoid bankruptcy) by negotiating your warrant in debt? I get asked about that a lot. So here’s my best advice. Go to court and Ask for a Trial It doesn’t...
Virginia Mortgage Relief HAF Program Runs Out of Money My friend Carrie stopped the foreclosure scheduled for today, June 26, 2024, with a grant from the Virginia Mortgage Relief, Homeowner Assistance Fund. She will be one of the last people helped; the program...
