Published On: April 18, 2019
Ever wonder why you make really stupid decisions, especially when you are overwhelmed, worried or distracted? Perhaps you are focused on one task, like dealing with a difficult child or employer, and you completely miss [...]
Published On: February 28, 2019
(WARNING: The following is Arizona specific) Most people do not understand that if a creditor sues and obtains a judgment they can take the money in your bank accounts, including tax refunds. The only protection [...]
Published On: February 24, 2019
In re Hindra v. Dockery, US Trustee & Deutsche Bank, BAP No. CC-18-1132-KuTaF (9th Circuit, Jan 29, 2019) In 2016 the debtor, using an attorney, filed a chapter 13 bankruptcy and everything went downhill from [...]
Published On: February 17, 2019
What is forgiveness of debt income? When you owe money and do not pay the full amount of the debt the lender is required to file a 1099 form with the IRS showing that you [...]
Published On: December 20, 2018
Lost? Never guess at which way to go because there could be hungry lions waiting around the corner. Even experienced attorneys make mistakes when it comes to the interplay of bankruptcy and divorce [...]
Published On: November 28, 2018
ANOTHER DOCUMENT PREPARATION SERVICE IN TROUBLE FOR NOT FOLLOWING THE LAW – SAUNDRA EHRHARDT and AIRHARDT ENFORCEMENT SERVICE In re Munoz, 2:19-bk-05828 (7/3/2019)Judge Collins, Arizona bankruptcy judge, found Ms. Ehrhardt violated bankruptcy law and forced [...]
Published On: September 2, 2018
The Automatic Stay v. the Bankruptcy Discharge The Fair Credit Reporting Act “FCRA” and the Bankruptcy Code deal with debt differently and this difference can become confusing for everyone, including experienced bankruptcy attorneys. For instance, [...]
Published On: August 11, 2018
The number of elderly filing for bankruptcy is three times what it was in 1991. As a study, from the Consumer Bankruptcy Project, explains, elderly people whose finances are precarious have few places to turn. “When [...]
Published On: July 27, 2018
Mertola LLC v Alberto J Santos/Arlene Santos CV-17-0109-PR (AZ Supreme Court, 7-27-18) Statute of limitation for debt collection in Arizona – cause of action to collect the entire debt accrued as of the date of Santos’s [...]
Published On: July 4, 2018
THE PERILS OF BANKRUPTCY FILINGS BY UNDOCUMENTED PERSONS By Richard J. Parker: Shareholder in Parker, Butte, & Lane, P.C. (reprinted with permission of the author, December, 2017) Immigration status is a complex legal issue for [...]
It is a lot of work to prepare, but….we are more prepared for a better future
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She is an expert in her field and compassionate.
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From our initial consultation, we were impressed by Diane’s legal knowledge and compassionate nature
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Diane was extremely thorough and educated me
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Diane was positive and she was also less expensive
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Diane and Jay are very knowledgeable, and they guided me from beginning to end.
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I will never forget how much they helped me get my life back.
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Diane is the resource you need.
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My wife and I would recommend Diane to anyone who is thinking of filing
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Thanks for all of your help that you provide
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Diane and Jay were both very helpful and promptly answered questions that came up
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Experience more comfortable and professional than expected
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