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Student Loans – New Ways to Reduce or Eliminate Student Loan Debt in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Posted by AcclaimLegalService
Student loan debt is a national problem and individuals in Michigan may have it worse than most states.
Top 5 Myths about Filing for Bankruptcy
Posted by AcclaimLegalService
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.
Top 5 things that would disqualify me from Filing a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Michigan?
Posted by AcclaimLegalService
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.
Garnishments of State Income Tax Returns – Don’t Lose Them to Your Creditors!
Posted by AcclaimLegalService
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?
Posted by AcclaimLegalService
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
Posted by AcclaimLegalService
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
Posted by AcclaimLegalService
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
Posted by AcclaimLegalService
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…
Latest Posts
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Managing Attorney Chris Jones was recently interviewed about filing for bankruptcy and the benefits of Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
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Attorney Michael Brown Author's Articles for American Bankruptcy Institute
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Attorney Christopher W. Jones Quoted in DS News Magazine
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Michigan Foreclosure Forecast for 2023
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Avoiding Bankruptcy in 2023
- May 09, 2023
Just wanted to thank you for all your help settling our deficiency with the bank.
After finding out the bank wanted us to pay the difference between what we owed them on the house and what they sold it for, I didn’t know which way to turn…the thought of possibly loosing our building kept…
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…
I am a hard working and proud individual. So when I came to the realization that I might actually have to file bankruptcy, it really ran against everything my parents ever tried to instill in me. I have to say that I was embarrassed and a bit ashamed. However being a realist, I contacted your firm…
We want to thank Mr.William Johnson and everyone at Acclaim Legal Services for assisting us throughout our Chapter 13 plan, always available, always ready to assist us, such a long journey, so many ups and downs to finally, getting through these 5+ long years, thankfully it is now over, this has