Date archive for January, 2010
Legal Research for your iPhone, iPod Touch and new iPad !
by John Rogers on 1/30/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Today, legal publisher Fastcase has announced that they have released the world’s first legal research app, available for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch according to PRWeb.
The app will be the largest law library on the iPhone, available as a free download, and will allow free searching of the company’s national law library of both Read more>>
Eastern District of Michigan Bankruptcy Court Issues Notice Regarding Tax Refunds in Chapter 13 Cases
by Drew Broaddus on 1/29/10 | 0 Comment(s)
On January 27, 2010, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (which covers Detroit, Bay City, and Flint) posted a notice on its website regarding the treatment of tax refunds in Chapter 13 cases. The notice (available here) reports that on January 20, 2010, in an action brought by the Internal Revenue Read more>>
I Can’t Afford To Pay My Medical Bills, Is Bankruptcy an Option?
by Moderator on 1/29/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Unfortunately, the term “medical bankruptcy” is becoming widespread in our country. Indeed, Facing a necessary medical procedure without health insurance can cause severe financial hardship. In fact, even those who have health insurance can struggle to make payments. According to CNN Health and the American Journal of Medicine, 60% of personal bankruptcies are caused by medical expenses:
“Bankruptcies Read more>>
Why you should never give up !
by John Rogers on 1/29/10 | 0 Comment(s)
This excerpt about the author J.K. Rowling, of the popular Harry Potter series, from The Writers Almanac, by Garrison Keillor, is, I think, a very good example for folks that are down on their luck to ponder:
“Rowling grew up in rural England. She tried writing a couple of novels, but never finished them. One day Read more>>
Fraudulent Aspects of Using a Strawman in the Short Sale of Residential Property to a Family Member in Florida: Conclusion
by Steve Combs on 1/27/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Many real estate experts and commentators are of the view that the type of transaction discussed in this article does amount to civil and/or criminal fraud. Lenders are attempting to stop these type of transactions from occurring via the use of the arms length transaction affidavits. See “Why Does the Bank Require an Arms-Length Affidavit Read more>>
Fraudulent Aspects of Using a Strawman in the Short Sale of Residential Property to a Family Member in Florida: Applicable Laws & Considerations
by Steve Combs on 1/27/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Part two of this article focuses on issues that must be considered when this type of transaction has been proposed and the applicable laws that govern.
The Florida Supreme Court has defined the elements of civil fraud are as follows:(1) a false statement concerning a material fact; (2) the representor’s knowledge that the representation is false; Read more>>
Fraudulent Aspects of Using a Strawman in the Short Sale of Residential Property to a Family Member in Florida: Introduction
by Steve Combs on 1/27/10 | 0 Comment(s)
This is a threee-part article discussing fraudulent aspects of using a strawman in the short sale of residential property to a family memeber in the state of Florida.
With the number of short sales rising throughout the United States, a common question that arises is whether the owner of residential real estate can sell shorts sale Read more>>
Can Creditors Call My Family and Friends?
by Lillian Watson on 1/26/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Many clients come to me distraught by the fact that a creditor has called a parent, relative or friend about an unpaid debt of the client. The question is always “Can they do that?” and “How can I stop it?” The emotional toll of fielding constant collector calls is overwhelming especially when there are children Read more>>
Picking an Attorney…You Get What You Pay For
by Lori Patton on 1/26/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Several of my staff are out of the office this afternoon, so I’m pulling phone duty. A man just called and said he was shopping bankruptcy attorneys and had “several questions” but his first was “how much?” for an individual Chapter 7. I told him the fees and costs and he replied “so you’re the Read more>>
Dave Ramsey and Bankruptcy
by John Rogers on 1/22/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Here is Dave’s take on filing bankruptcy.
Don’t let him fool you. Bankruptcy is a viable option for many folks in today’s economy. In fact, if you have a large amount of credit card debt or medical bills, or need to get out from under a large mortgage, it is often the only option available. Further, Read more>>
