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What Not To Do Before Bankruptcy
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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
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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.
Voluntary Retirement Contributions Can Now be Included in a Chapter 13 Budget
Posted by AcclaimLegalService
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
Posted by AcclaimLegalService
Acclaim Legal Services is pleased to announce that skilled bankruptcy attorney Michael T. Brown is joining our practice.
Stimulus
Posted by AcclaimLegalService
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.
President Trump Suspends Evictions and Home Foreclosure Amid Coronavirus Pandemic. What this means for Michigan Homeowners.
Posted by AcclaimLegalService
Last week President Trump directed the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to suspend foreclosures through April 2020 as Americans grapple with the fallout of the coronavirus.
How do I File for Bankruptcy in Michigan? The Top 6 Steps to Prepare to File Bankruptcy in Michigan!
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If you are considering filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Michigan, here are some important things to consider and steps necessary to prepare for your bankruptcy filing. Here is the list in chronological order.
Top 3 Signs You Need to Consider Filing for Bankruptcy
Posted by AcclaimLegalService
Filing for bankruptcy is a big decision and one that most people try to avoid at all cost. While we understand the hesitation to take this legal step, we all too often see the downside of folks waiting too long to resolve their debts. How do you know if your circumstances and debt are significant enough to warrant a bankruptcy filing? Here are some tell-tale signs that you should contact a bankruptcy attorney to discuss a possible filing.
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What Not To Do Before Bankruptcy
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What You Should Do Before Declaring Bankruptcy
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When Will Foreclosures Start Again?
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Voluntary Retirement Contributions Can Now be Included in a Chapter 13 Budget
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Attorney Michael T Brown
- May 25, 2021
It's pretty scary when you find yourself at the doorstep of bankruptcy but with the help of these great attorneys and paralegals walking every step with you, it's not so bad. I would like to give a great big shout out to Leanna Sikes who was an enormous help to me when things seemed to be going south.…
The help I received from acclaim was invaluable! Considering the complexity of bankruptcy, I’m especially thankful for the assistance of my attorney in establishing a plan and initiating the process. I’m also thankful for the ongoing help of paralegal Nicole…
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…
Thank you for taking the time on Monday, to explain to me all the details of my case. I really learned a lot from our talk. There should be more people in the world like yourself to make time for others that don’t understand the legal/law side of business.
Thanks…