Published On: July 21, 2017
A typical story of a homeowner and the con artist scum who prey on desperate homeowners: Innocent homeowner caught in bankruptcy scam “I tried to keep my home despite the fact they started foreclosure [...]
Published On: March 8, 2015
I lost my business when I filed bankruptcy – why? There are very strict rules dictating how the process of bankruptcy works. The bankruptcy trustee must take specific actions in order to protect the bankruptcy [...]
Published On: December 24, 2014
As an Arizona attorney with more than 25 years experience in bankruptcy and foreclosure I see people making desperate economic decisions they later regret. I deal with this behavior by mumbling under my breath (and [...]
Published On: November 3, 2014
Filed for bankruptcy? Need a new home? You may be eligible to finance a new home. Each lender or mortgage insurance company has rules governing financing after a bankruptcy. These rules change regularly so never [...]
Published On: September 30, 2014
Are your Wages being garnished? The sooner you take action the better. Talk to an experienced bankruptcy attorney. The other day a caller said "I used a document preparer or bankruptcy petition preparer. Certainly they [...]
Published On: August 11, 2014
Predatory auto lenders have long preyed on low-income consumers falsifying the borrower’s income information without any regard to the borrower’s ability to pay the loan. The other day a caller said "I used a document [...]
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Published On: June 12, 2014
The District Court ruled inherited IRAs are exempt because they retain their character as retirement funds, but the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit reversed that ruling. With this off the question went [...]
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Published On: May 22, 2014
Creditors want Jacoby & Meyers forced into chapter 7 bankruptcy. According to the Wall Street Journal, May 21, 2014 - creditors of Jacoby & Meyers bankruptcy firm are very unhappy because the dissolved firm is [...]
Published On: March 9, 2014
The Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2005 reported to be a "Dismal failure". The bankruptcy law, approved by Congress in 2005 after years of debate, makes it much harder for households to get out from under [...]
Published On: March 8, 2014
Arizona Representative Michelle Ugenti, introduced bill which challenges the rights of a disabled person to protect their vehicle. The other day a caller said "I used a document preparer or bankruptcy petition preparer. Certainly they [...]
Diane Drain and her staff have guided us through the rough terrain of a bankruptcy
"Diane Drain and her staff have guided us through the rough terrain of a bankruptcy" Anonymous Diane Drain and her staff have guided us through the rough terrain of a bankruptcy. From the beginning of this process,to an end that is quite near, Ms. Drain has provided [...]
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A Fresh Start Feels So Good
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Diane helped me navigate through these dark and difficult times.
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