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Garnishments of State Income Tax Returns – Don’t Lose Them to Your Creditors!
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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!
Property Tax Foreclosure – Can it be Stopped?
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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.
Student Loans - A Modern Day Debtor's Prison? Government Considering Change Bankruptcy Laws to Allow Discharge of Private Student Loan
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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:
- Steep…
Attorney Christopher Jones Recognized by Super Lawyers as 2015 Rising Star
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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.
Detroit Bankruptcy Attorney Kevin Carr Joins Acclaim Legal Services
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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.
"As…
Purchasing a Vehicle During or After Filing for Bankruptcy: The Facts Directly from a Detroit Car Salesman
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For years, we have referred our bankruptcy clients to Mario Puglise, Bankruptcy Specialist at Jefferson Chevrolet in Detroit, for vehicle financing during or after a bankruptcy filing. He specializes in car financing for Michigan families who filed for bankruptcy protection. We sat down for an interview to discuss:
- How he is able to help bankruptcy filers achieve…
Debt Relief: Impact in Your budget
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Sometimes dealing with debt can feel like a shell game½you make a payment on one debt at the expense of making a payment or remaining current on another debt. What are your options to resolve your debt while maintaining a balanced budget? Learn more about your various options below. At Acclaim Legal Services debt resolution law is all that we do. We offer free consultations to review your personal…
Debt Relief: Approach to Resolving the Debt
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One of the major differences between various debt relief options is the approach taken to resolve the debt. The approach you take for debt resolution can impact everything from:
- The time it takes to resolve your debt situation;
- The impact to your Credit;
- The actions Creditors take to collect on the debt;
- The stress you may feel during…
Property Tax Forfeiture and Foreclosure Timelines for Michigan - Time is Running Out!
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The economic hardships of recent years combined with the burst of the "housing bubble" caused many Michigan families to get behind on their mortgage and/or property taxes. Although things may be improving now for some families and individuals, many homeowners are still trying to dig out the financial mess. This includes dealing with past due property taxes that may have them facing a foreclosure…
Debt Relief: Impact on Your Credit Score
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When it comes to finances and debt management, your credit score (and how to improve it) is what is on most people's minds! To some, a credit score can really impact how they view themselves. As the third installment of our blog covering various debt relief options, we take a deeper dive into how your credit score may be impacted by how you choose to resolve your debts. To get a personalized evaluation…
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Mr. Johnson, I would like to thank you for having an exceptional staff and for assisting me in my time of financial distress. Everyone was professional but at the same time very caring even when I was having a complete meltdown, your staff never lost patience…
My Name is Sandra, I was a client of your establishment and was serviced by Mr. Beach, Mr. Jones and Cindy Mills. All of them have been wonderful to me and took a great care to make sure everything was satisfactory to me. Every time I called they were ready and willing…
My overall experience with Acclaim Legal Services has been excellent. They created a workable budget for me while allowing me to reduce my debt. They were very prompt and helpful when I had questions or concerns. They helped me modify my home mortgage so that…
I greatly appreciate the excellent job done by Attorney Chris Jones together with Cindy Millns upon the completion of my Chapter 13. They are very prompt and thorough in helping me resolved my 2nd mortgage, credits, helped me make a realistic budget all thru…