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Catching up on credit card payments can be impossible once you are behind. The past-due payments seem to snowball. The credit card company will send notices, call repeatedly, and threaten legal action. They may sell or transfer the debt to a debt collector. Eventually, the company may file...

Many first-time home buyers do not consider all the costs of homeownership. They focus on the mortgage payments they will make each month. Unexpected costs and expenses could cause a first-time buyer financial hardship. Our Massachusetts bankruptcy lawyer discusses homeownership costs and tips for managing money to avoid financial problems.

During your bankruptcy case, your finances and assets are carefully reviewed by the trustee appointed to administer your case. Incurring new debt to purchase or buy a car with cash could raise several issues.

Before you purchase a new car during bankruptcy, talk with your Massachusetts bankruptcy attorney....

Are you considering filing for bankruptcy in Massachusetts? The first thing to do is meet with a bankruptcy attorney to discuss your options. At Logan A. Weinkauf, P.C., we understand you might be nervous about consulting a bankruptcy lawyer. We want you to know that your consultation is confidential. You will meet...

A Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a repayment plan. It allows you to reorganize your debts. Most debts are consolidated into a monthly payment, and you may only be required to pay a small percentage of your unsecured debts to get rid of the entire amount you owe. If you are interested in...

A Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a repayment plan. Individuals and couples filing under Chapter 13 reorganize their debts into an affordable monthly plan. Filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help you keep your house if you are behind on your house payments. Our Massachusetts bankruptcy attorney explains how Chapter 13 can...

You are not alone if you owe credit card debt. Americans owe $1.14 trillion in credit card debt. High interest rates, late payments, and other fees make it almost impossible to repay credit card debt if you fall behind. Keep reading to learn steps you can take if...

If you are struggling to pay debts you cannot afford, a Massachusetts bankruptcy attorney can help you file bankruptcy to get rid of those debts. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy discharge eliminates most debts. However, some debts are not discharged through bankruptcy. Keep reading to learn what debts cannot be discharged in...

Logan Weinkauf is a Massachusetts attorney with extensive experience in foreclosure prevention. He helps individuals keep their homes when they fall behind on mortgage payments. For those in need...

Bankruptcy represents the turning of the page from one chapter of life to the next. The transition has the potential to dramatically change one’s life.  However, most are unaware as to how declaring bankruptcy changes (or does not change) child support and alimony. 

Our Massachusetts bankruptcy attorney is...