The fear of never regaining good credit often keeps people from filing for bankruptcy. While it is true that bankruptcy negatively impacts credit scores at first, it also offers a pathway to long-term credit improvement. Consider how filing a Chapter 7 can affect your credit [...]
Personal injury and workers' compensation claims serve as avenues to financial recovery after suffering an injury. However, they differ in scope, application, and legal requirements. If you recently suffered an injury and think you may have a claim for compensation, consider the fundamental differences between [...]
Many people in California who experience divorce while also experiencing financial hardship may wonder how child support affects bankruptcy and vice versa. Child support refers to court-ordered payments made by one parent to the other to assist that parent with the child's living expenses, while [...]
Bankruptcy can be a scary process for people, and many people who file for bankruptcy may wonder what they could lose during and after filing. The prospect of losing the eligibility to purchase a home can be especially stressful to those who wish to do [...]
Debt settlement, while often perceived as a blow to your credit score, can be an unexpected catalyst for your financial renaissance. Its impact is a complex blend of your current credit score, how your debt is reported, the volume and type of other debts you [...]
When you are injured in an accident and file a claim for monetary damages, you are likely to hear about both compensatory and punitive awards. While both of these awards are important, they mean different things to you as an accident victim. Here are some [...]
Auto insurance premiums have risen dramatically across the nation, with some states seeing rate increases approaching 15%. In California, however, the state regulates insurers, and individual insurance companies must apply for approval of premium increases. Many companies have already received permission for rate hikes in [...]
If you become injured due to neglect or oversight at the hands of someone else, you might wish to have them pay for some or all of the medical bills resulting from your injury. However, it can be difficult to know the best way to [...]
Are you struggling under the weight of too much debt or looking for ways to free yourself from financial burden? If so, you’ve likely come across two commonly proposed solutions: debt consolidation and debt settlement. Understanding the difference between these two options, and why debt [...]
Many people are familiar with various types of insurance like life, health, car and home insurance. Homeowners, for example, purchase home insurance in order to have certain items in the house covered if they happen to break or malfunction. However, fewer people know about medical [...]
We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for Bankruptcy relief under the United States Bankruptcy Code. The Law Offices of Brent D. George will take the time to explore your case and make sure that you are given the best possible legal advice and representation. We service Los Angeles County and Ventura County, including the communities of Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Oak Park, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Camarillo, Oxnard, and Ventura.
