Bankruptcy Trends in 2023
Brent George briefly explains what trends he is seeing with bankruptcies in 2023.
A Lawyer Can Help Weigh Options When Creditors Sue
It’s a frightening experience to open your door and have someone hand you a summons and complaint because a creditor is suing you. Such a lawsuit causes apprehension and bewilderment about what to do next. You must decide how to respond and determine whether or [...]
Consider Short-Term and Long-Term Effects Before Filing for Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy laws address the hard reality that unfortunate situations and bad decisions can occur in the lives of ordinary people. However, wiping out many of your debts is not like winning the lottery. It comes with consequences, both good and bad. Here are some examples [...]
Federal Law Ensures Bankruptcy Protection From Creditors
With a volatile stock market, rising prices, and dire predictions of a recession, it is no wonder the thoughts of beleaguered debtors turn to bankruptcy. Most people will do anything they can to avoid this legal procedure and pay their debts, but bankruptcy laws exist [...]
Don’t Overlook Critical Differences Between Debt Settlement and Bankruptcy
If you feel you are running out of options to get your finances and your life under control in these harsh economic times, you need to consider your choices carefully before grasping any lifeline thrown at you. Make sure you completely understand services such as [...]
Insolvency Waves Red Flags Regarding Future Bankruptcy
Nobody wants to face insolvency or end up in bankruptcy court, but serious money problems can sometimes arise before you realize what's happening. While these financial terms are often related, they are definitely not the same. Recognizing insolvency as a treacherous step along the path [...]
Who Pays for California Bankruptcies?
If you are exploring bankruptcy as a possible solution to your financial woes, it may surprise you that this legal remedy has a considerable price tag attached. While it may seem contradictory for the government to charge people filing fees when they are already struggling [...]
With a Judgment in Hand, a Creditor Can Wreak Havoc on Your Life
A Judgment Carries the Weight of California Law When a judgment is issued in a California court of law, this legal determination spells out who won the case and the damages the losing party, called the judgment debtor, must pay. The concept is officially defined [...]
Facing Foreclosure: Can Bankruptcy Help?
Losing your home through foreclosure is an emotionally wrenching experience. It involves more than losing money and needing to find new living quarters. It doesn't matter how long you've lived there — it's where you made many precious memories. If you're worried about missed house [...]
Brent D. George Law – Wage Garnishment
What do you do if your wages are getting garnished by a creditor?
