How to Keep Your Home Out of Foreclosure in Massachusetts
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...
Can Alimony and Child Support Be Affected by One’s Bankruptcy?
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...
How to Navigate Co-signed or Joint Debts in Massachusetts Bankruptcy Cases
No two Massachusetts bankruptcy cases are exactly the same. Some debtors have joint debts held with spouses, children, siblings, and other individuals such as business partners. Other debtors declaring bankruptcy co-signed loans with other debtors.
If you are financially destitute and incapable of repaying your debts and/or those jointly...
Does Bankruptcy Affect the College Savings Account?
If you are considering bankruptcy or have already decided to file, your thoughts are likely drifting toward the fate of your savings. In particular, those who file bankruptcy often question how the decision will affect college savings accounts. This is your inside look from our Massachusetts bankruptcy attorney at how the...
Stop Those Relentless Calls From Collectors: Tips From a New Bedford Bankruptcy Lawyer
Struggling to pay debts you cannot afford to pay is stress. Your debt problems can impact every aspect of your life. You may also experience fear as debt collectors begin calling you to demand payment of debts. They may threaten you with legal action if you do not pay.
Falling Behind On Mortgage Payments? Consider These Next Steps
Homeowners may fall behind on their mortgage payments for many reasons. Unemployment, sudden accidents, illnesses, divorce, and many other life events can result in mortgage payments falling behind. If you find yourself in this situation, don’t give up. Instead, review your options for addressing past-due mortgage payments with a Massachusetts bankruptcy...
Which Debts Can and Cannot Be Included in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
A Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a repayment plan. You propose a Chapter 13 plan that details how you will reorganize your debts. When you file for bankruptcy under Chapter 13, you must list all debts you owe in your Chapter 13 schedules. However, not all debts are treated...
Does Filing For Bankruptcy Affect Your Estate Plan?
Filing for bankruptcy in Massachusetts impacts numerous aspects of your life, including inheritances and estate plans. Generally, filing for bankruptcy gives you a fresh start to get back on your feet after suffering through a financial setback. Before proceeding with a bankruptcy filing, you should talk with a Massachusetts bankruptcy attorney...
What Is Debt Collector Harassment and What Are the Laws in Massachusetts That Protect You From It?
Creditor harassment can be frightening. Debt collectors and creditors can become very aggressive when they are demanding payment for a debt. However, there is a limit as to what a creditor or debt collector can do. Our Wareham bankruptcy lawyer discusses debt collector harassment and what you can do to stop...
When is Bankruptcy the Best Option?: A blog post on what to do if you are considering bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy is a debt relief option that many people consider to get rid of debts that they cannot afford to pay. However, bankruptcy may or may not be the best option to resolve a debt problem. Our Massachusetts bankruptcy attorney discusses filing for bankruptcy in this blog, including things you should...