All the recent press about Chapter 13 bankruptcy relates to the new bankruptcy law that is being debated in the U.S. senate, which would give bankruptcy judges the power to modify mortgages. And, while I’m very involved and keenly interested Read More
It’s that time again – time for much needed spring cleaning and, for thousands of Hoosiers, un-needed cleaning of another sort – cleaning people’s pockets out of hard-earned money through "rapid refund" tax preparation. According to Momentive Consumer Credit Counseling Read More
"When the recovery in home building comes, it could be massive," according to Senior Economist Robert Stein of First Trust Advisors. In order to keep my blog readers and Indiana bankruptcy clients up to date, I’m always reading news and Read More
There’s just no getting around it. Even with the welcome increase in February home starts, there are just too many houses for sale right now, and the values of homes has dropped sharply over the last year. Odds are the Read More
No doubt in my mind, this is a time for change, especially when it comes to laws. Of course, I’ve been closely following the new bankruptcy law, now due for a vote in the U.S. Senate. Meanwhile, the latest tax Read More
I keep "taking the temperature" of employment around the state of Indiana, looking for glimmers of good news amidst the economic downturn. As I noted in earlier blogs, layoffs often lead to bankruptcy, while jobs help clients rebuild their lives Read More
It was last summer when I began following the bankruptcy case filed by Michael Vick and reporting on it in these Indiana bankruptcy blogs. I was careful to explain that almost all the tens of thousands of bankruptcies I’ve handled Read More
The debate is on about a new law that would give bankruptcy judges the power to rewrite mortgages. Like a spelling bee, the "teams" are lining up on both sides. As a bankruptcy attorney in Indiana, I’ve been following this Read More
In my Indiana bankruptcy blogs over the past few months, I’ve been tracking the legislative efforts to help U.S. homeowners stay in their homes. Just two weeks ago, The Obama administration outlined key details of a housing rescue plan. According Read More
One of the main motivators for people to file bankruptcy is putting a stop to creditors’ collection efforts. There are a few important things I want to remind you about creditors, beginning with the fact that there are two types: Read More
A fascinating article in U.S. News & World Report called "The New Parent Trap", bears out some of the parent/adult children situations I’ve been dealing with in my Indiana bankruptcy law offices. The article quotes Stephanie Coontz, director of research Read More
"When providing first aid care, it is always important to know when not to do something," says outdoor emergency care instructor Steven Shotz. The Hippocratic Oath includes a warning to doctors: "Above all, do no harm". When we see someone Read More