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Category: Bankruptcy Articles & Resources

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    DOD announces Six New Measures to Help Military and Their Families

    Published On: March 28, 2023

    DOD to Help Military and Their Families SIX New Measures to Enhance Well-Being Release from US Department of Defense, March 22, 2023 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III unveiled a comprehensive plan [...]

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    File Tax Returns – Even If Not Required

    Published On: March 6, 2023

    PEOPLE MAY WANT TO FILE A TAX RETURN – EVEN IF THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED TO DO SO Posting from the IRS & Filing Tips IRS Tax Tip 2023-27, March 2, 2023 [...]

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    How to Avoid Dishonest Debt Collectors – video

    Published On: July 24, 2022

    Want to avoid dishonest debt collectors? Watch this video from FTC’s Consumer Advice By Joseph Ferrari,July 22, 2022 (reprint from FTC, Consumer Alerts) During Military Consumer Month 2022, the FTC is highlighting resources [...]

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    The Secret Costs of Using Buy Now Pay Later Services

    Published On: July 20, 2022

    BEWARE OF THE SECRET COSTS OF USING ‘BUY NOW PAY LATER’!! What You May Not Know About These Services Services like “buy now pay later” now account for $100 [...]

  • Forgive Us Our Debts

    Published On: June 19, 2022

    RELIGION AND BANKRUPTCY Bankruptcy has its roots in religion. No one should avoid dealing with debt because of misunderstandings about religious or ethical considerations. It is NOT shameful to seek relief from crushing debt! [...]

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    Busting myths about bankruptcy and private student loans

    Published On: April 18, 2022

    Education Loans Can Be Discharged in Bankruptcy Busting myths about bankruptcy and private student loans By Robert G. Cameron – APR 12, 2022 (Reprint from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau "www.CFPB.gov".  The following is an [...]

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    Medical Debt Purchased by Debt Buyers for Pennies on the Dollar, but Sue For the Full Amount

    Published On: August 29, 2021

    Dirty Little Secret – medical bills are the highest they have ever been and debtor buyers are paying pennies on the dollar to purchase the debts, but then sue the [...]

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    Bankruptcy, Explained by John Oliver

    Published On: April 25, 2021

    There is so much mis-information about bankruptcy and how it works, or does not work.  Know your options before making any decision to file or not to file bankruptcy or participate in a "debt [...]

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    Even if You Are in Prison – File Required Bankruptcy Documents or Your Case Will Be Dismissed.

    Published On: April 3, 2021

    In prison?  If You Are Going to File Bankruptcy, You Must Follow the Rules – No Exception. In re Harrell, BAP No. EC-20-1091-BTL (9th Cir BAP, 3-20-21) Harrell is incarcerated [...]

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    You Have a Reverse Mortgage: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities

    Published On: March 9, 2021

    You Have a Reverse Mortgage Know Your Rights and Responsibilities Reverse Mortgage Borrowers Publication from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau “CFPB”.  Reverse mortgages can be a nightmare, leaving your spouse evicted from their home once the [...]

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Thank you for helping us through such a difficult time

"Thank you for helping us through such a difficult time!" G & S Thank you for helping us through such a difficult time. You patience and expertise was comforting and we knew that we were in very good hands.

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Highly recommend Diane Drain!

“Highly recommend Diane Drain!” J.P. I could not have made a better choice than Diane to help me with my bankruptcy case. During what is a very difficult and stressful time, she made things so easy to understand and the process could not have gone smoother. If [...]

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helps to ensure that your assets are protected

“helps to ensure that your assets are protected” R.B. Diane is very detailed, and although it may be overwhelming it is in your best interest to do EXACTLY what she says to do. Follow her directions, be organized and prepared. This helps to ensure that your assets [...]

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My very sincere and heartfelt thanks

"My very sincere and heartfelt thanks." Anonymous My very sincere and heartfelt thanks. I am so very glad that I came across your site as I was educating myself on the situation and that I didn’t go with the first attorney I spoke to. You made this [...]

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Thanks for all of your help that you provide

“Thanks for all of your help that you provide” D.H. I read all of Diane’s messages and she seems to be a very bright and informed woman. Thanks for all of your help that you provide to people that need your help by your messages. [...]

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Communication is key when entering into a bankruptcy

“Communication is key when entering into a bankruptcy” K.H. I can’t say enough good things about Diane. The way she handled my not typical circumstances was amazing. I was very nervous to start the bankruptcy process but Diane just has a very comforting way of explaining the [...]

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Diane Helped me Maneuver the Process of Bankruptcy Through an Unusual Situation

“You can feel confident in her ability to provide you with any and all answers that may arise.  ” D.L. I can’t say enough about the professionalism for Diane Drain and Jay. She helped me maneuver the process of Bankruptcy through an unusual situation. I highly recommend Diane [...]

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It was a pleasure and privilege to be your client

"It was a pleasure and privilege to be your client." K. Thank you. It was a pleasure and privilege to be your client. I am continually grateful that I was led to you to help me through my bankruptcy process. You are truly the best of the best and [...]

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If there is more than 5 stars, I would Jump to give the highest

"If there is more than 5 stars, I would Jump to give the highest." P.G. If there is more than 5 stars, I would Jump to give the highest possible rating to attorney Diane Drain. Before I called Diane, we did our own research, read everything on their web [...]

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We received invaluable expertise, recommendations, and advice throughout our chapter 13

“We received invaluable expertise, recommendations, and advice throughout our chapter 13. ” B.S. "The decision to declare bankruptcy is difficult. The journey through a 5-year Chapter 13 is more difficult. What was NOT difficult was the invaluable expertise, recommendations, and advice throughout that we received from Diane [...]

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Thank you so much for your understanding and help!

"Thank you so much for your understanding and help!!" T. Thank you so much for your assistance with this. It’s nice to see that not everyone treats bankruptcy filers as lepers. I was afraid that filing was going to be a huge and embarrassing hurdle to overcome and [...]

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This is your bankruptcy; you get out of it what you put in

"This is your bankruptcy; you get out of it what you put in" K.B. Diane Drain, and her amazing teammate, Jay were two of the most helpful, caring individuals I have met in a long, long time. The process of bankruptcy is daunting, having a guiding hand [...]

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To file bk was a very hard decision to have to make

"To file bk was a very hard decision to have to make" A.C. To file bk was a very hard decision to have to make. I felt like a failure. In my early 20’s my husband and I bought a home and financed it using an arm [...]

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Diane and Jay were both very helpful and promptly answered questions that came up

"Diane and Jay were both very helpful and promptly answered questions that came up" N.F. Diane and Jay were both very helpful and promptly answered questions that came up either via return phone call, email or both. They both were very knowledgeable about the whole process and [...]

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very compassionate and explains everything

"very compassionate and explains everything" J & B.S. It was such a pleasure working with Diane through this difficult process. Diane is a wonderful attorney who not only knows the bankruptcy law inside and out, but is very compassionate and explains everything in detail through each step [...]

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Diane and Jay were amazing!

“Amazing Experience” E.L. Diane and Jay were amazing! They made everything so easy and answered all of my questions thoroughly. I appreciate all the help and guidance I received throughout my filing experience. I would highly recommend Diane to anyone looking into bankruptcy. [...]

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Five Stars is Not Enough.

“Five Stars is Not Enough. ” T.D. It would be difficult to fully describe how effective and talented Diane is. She took my exceptionally (some would say ridiculously) complex case and made sense of it. I'd had a very negative experience with my former counsel and from Day [...]

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They provide hope and ease throughout a very stressful situation

“They provide hope and ease throughout a very stressful situation” C.G. Diane and Jay provide hope and ease throughout a very stressful situation. Diane is thorough, knowledgeable, experienced and trustworthy. She takes her time with each step ensuring she understands the story. They are both available when [...]

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