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Attorney Christopher Jones Becomes 2022 Super Lawyer
Posted by AcclaimLegalService
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.
What to Expect About Your Credit Report After Your Discharge
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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.
What Not To Do Before Bankruptcy
Posted by AcclaimLegalService
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.
What You Should Do Before Declaring Bankruptcy
Posted by AcclaimLegalService
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.
When Will Foreclosures Start Again?
Posted by jeffbenderdigital@gmail.com
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…
Voluntary Retirement Contributions Can Now be Included in a Chapter 13 Budget
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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.
Attorney Michael T Brown
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Acclaim Legal Services is pleased to announce that skilled bankruptcy attorney Michael T. Brown is joining our practice.
Stimulus
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If you have been contemplating bankruptcy, now might be the right time to act in order to keep your recent stimulus check.
What Will Happen to Your Mortgage Once COVID-19 Relief Ends?
Posted by AcclaimLegalService
The CARES Act Foreclosure Moratorium expires Aug. 31, but there are still options to protect your home. Don’t delay and risk losing your home to foreclosure!
Can I Use Unemployment Income to Qualify for Chapter 13 Plan Payments?
Posted by AcclaimLegalService
Quick answer: Yes! Unemployment income can be used to fund a new or existing Chapter 13 plan. At the time of this blog post many Michiganders are on furlough or dealing with temporary job loss due to the Covid-19 Coronavirus.
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Almost a year ago to the day, I walked into your office overwhelmed and defeated and hopeless because of where I was at financially as a result of a difficult divorce. This last year has been a long and hard journey.
My Chapter 13 attorney was awesome in court and brought conclusion necessary…
Thank you so much for your help through the Chapter 13 process. It has been a tough 5 years for our family with both of us losing our jobs nearly at the same time, dealing with unemployment and bankruptcy…so glad to be at the end of this journey and getting back to normal. This entire process was…
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