Financial issues and related stress is widely considered one of the top reasons for divorces in the United States. It is therefore not surprising that filing for divorce and filing for bankruptcy might be considered around the same time. What timing is best for couples considering their options for both? The answer, if you and your spouse have debt and are considering filing for bankruptcy, it is more beneficial to file jointly as a married couple than to try to file individually after the divorce has been settled.

Student loan debt is a national problem and individuals in Michigan may have it worse than most states.

Sadly, there is more misinformation available to consumers on why not to file for bankruptcy that the benefits of this powerful debt resolution tool. Read more about the 5 Top Myths about filing for bankruptcy protection in Michigan. Learn more about your options to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy for debt elimination or Chapter 13 bankruptcy for debt consolidation.

Learn what factors might disqualify you from filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Michigan. Factors such as income, high home equity or assets, luxury budget expenses and previous filing could impact your eligibility to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy. If Chapter 7 is not right for you, learn about other debt resolution alternatives such as Chapter 13 bankruptcy for debt consolidation or non-bankruptcy debt settlement.

With tax time quickly approaching, now is the time when creditors are trying to attach a writ of garnishment against state income tax refunds. Most people count on their tax refund to supplement their budget and living expenses, so losing that money can create budget mayhem!

The short answer is yes, but timing is everything! A property tax foreclosure occurs when a homeowner becomes delinquent on property taxes that are over three years past due.

Prior to implementation of the "Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005" (BAPCPA), debtors were able to discharge private student loans in either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.  Since then, young Americans have continued to struggle due to:

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Attorney Christopher Jones has one again been selected by Super Lawyers as a Michigan Rising Star for 2015.  Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice.  Their patented selection process is rigorous, involves peer nominations and results in a third-party validation of their professional accomplishments.

Acclaim Legal Services is proud to announce that long-time firm colleague, Attorney Kevin Carr, has joined our practice.  Attorney Carr is a seasoned veteran of debt resolution law.  He has over 35 years of experience and previously ran his own bankruptcy practice, Carr & Associates.  Attorney Carr will primarily manage Acclaim Legal Service's (ALS) Dearborn and Ann Arbor offices.  

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Two years ago we posted a blog on the implications of Zombie Foreclosures for homeowners.  Recent data shows that while the total number of zombie foreclosures are down, they represent a higher percentage of the foreclosure market.  What is a zombie foreclosure?  It is a home that was actively in…