Various federal, state, and local agencies have offered financial relief during the COVID-19 global pandemic. For example, New York announced it would cease collection of state-owned medical and student debt for 30 days. In California, there’s now a 90-day grace period for mortgage payments and a moratorium on initiating foreclosure sales or evictions. But for […]
Bankruptcy is an option during tough times. If you’re deep in debt due a loss of employment, emergency repairs, or a divorce, you can file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy to receive a discharge of debts, if approved by the court. With a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case, some debt may be discharged while you’ll receive help […]
Studies have shown debt has a negative impact on mental and physical health. The health effects of financial distress are the same whether you live in poverty or earn a high income and reside in an upscale neighborhood. And, when you fall into financial distress, your employer is unlikely to provide more than a slight […]
If you’re facing large amounts of debt, resolving your situation is a top priority. Keeping your car is probably at the top of the list as well, since you’ll still need to get to work, the grocery store, and to school to pick your kids up. Whether you can keep your car depends on several […]
A Los Angeles bankruptcy attorney familiar with how many people get themselves into debt, OakTree Law is proud to offer tips to help you stay debt free this holiday season. Believe it or not, this is possible, even as Black Friday approaches. Consumers can easily rack up $1,000 or more of debt during this time. […]
People don’t often talk about their personal debt. You may be completely unaware of a close friend’s or family member’s financial situation. With all the options out there for debt help, including chapter 7 bankruptcy to eliminate debt and chapter 11 bankruptcy to protect your assets, talking about it can be beneficial. But before you […]
Are you dealing with large amounts of debt and wondering how to get out of debt quickly? Getting out from under the weight of debt can feel like an impossible, completely overwhelming task. However, there is hope! With some creativity and hard work, you can get out of debt. Here are seven things you can […]
