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The Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need Act of 2019, or HAVEN Act, was passed on August 23, 2019. It has important implications for veterans who file for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. After all, nearly 15% of those who file for bankruptcy in the U.S. are veterans (who account for just 10% of […]
Facing foreclosure can be one of the more troubling life events of adulthood, but it can happen to even the most financially savvy homeowners. ATTOM Data Solutions released its 2018 Foreclosure Market Report that shows bank repossessions, defaults and foreclosure filings are down 78% since the peak of the crash in 2010. Even though U.S. […]
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 […]
There comes a time in every law firm’s lifespan where we have to shamelessly promote ourselves and toot our own horn. This would be that time. There are a million reasons why we believe that OakTree Law is at the top of our class, but allow us to outline those reasons here. Life is full […]
Debt settlement and filing for bankruptcy can help get you out of debt. If you have more debt than you can repay, you can file for bankruptcy to discharge unsecured debts or create a repayment plan. Debt settlement enables you to negotiate with creditors if you have delinquent credit accounts or personal loans. How Settling […]
Bankruptcy is a financial option available to anyone. If you’ve tried to pay your bills, but still have too much debt, it can help improve your situation over time. You might consider speaking with a Los Angeles bankruptcy attorney for several reasons. Perhaps you’ve lost your job, are getting a divorce, or have high medical […]
When debts are discharged in a bankruptcy case, the debtor is freed of any legal obligation to pay them. Creditors can no longer take any collection action, communicate with the debtor, or pursue legal action. Your Los Angeles bankruptcy attorney will inform you of which debts are dischargeable. Whether your debt is dischargeable depends on […]
An automatic stay is a simple one-page document. Once you file for bankruptcy, your Los Angeles bankruptcy attorney sends this document to creditors, notifying them of your situation. It legally prohibits them from taking various actions. Although creditors can motion to remove or modify an automatic stay, violating it can lead to sanctions by the […]
Filing for bankruptcy may not affect only your financial affairs. While your debt, and obligation to pay it, may be discharged, a cosigner on a loan may still be responsible for it. That means a creditor or lender may still pursue collections actions on your cosigner or joint account holder. So, just how do you […]
The Internal Revenue Service is a powerful creditor and owing money to the IRS can have consequences such as seized assets, garnished wages, and liens on property. However, there are various ways to deal with the situation, from communicating directly with the agency to receiving tax debt help from a legal professional. Here are several […]
