Attorney Michael Brown recently authored an article published in the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal.

Acclaim Legal Services is proud to announce that one of our bankruptcy attorneys, Christopher W. Jones, was recently quoted in DS News Magazine, a leading source for the mortgage servicing industry.

The foreclosure outlook for 2023 in Michigan is likely to be affected by many factors, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, economic conditions, and government policies.

We understand that filing for bankruptcy is no ones “first choice”. While there are many benefits to be gained from filing for bankruptcy, we are always honest with clients during the initial free consultation. We counsel people on other options they may have to resolve their debts and/or if filling for bankruptcy is simply not the best route based on their current…

Attorney Christopher Jones was once again nominated and voted to become a 2022 Super Lawyer. This process selects the top 5% of attorneys and is a real honor, especially to be chosen year after year.

Changes to Your Report After Bankruptcy

If you have gone through a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, you should be looking forward to a fresh start, with most, if not all, of your debt discharged.  

This year, 1.5 million people will file for bankruptcy. This is a serious situation that leads to major financial ramifications for several years. Therefore, there are a number of steps one should take in order to avoid these drastic financial steps. If you feel that you are falling behind financially, there are some important actions that you should avoid. These “financial traps’ could end up causing your more financial trouble that could lead to bankruptcy.

Although Bankruptcy may often times be the best solution to your financial troubles, it may not always be the first place you should look. Here’s a look at five steps that you can take before declaring bankruptcy.

The COVID-19 pandemic created an incredible challenge for millions of homeowners across the United States. To help people who had fallen behind on their home payments, the United States government announced a foreclosure moratorium on Federally backed home loans. However, that moratorium is now coming to an end.

Don't risk your house to foreclosure with these changes. We are here to answer…

The 6th circuit court issued an opinion last month finding that voluntary retirement contributions are acceptable budget items to include in a Chapter 13 repayment plan.