Published On: May 25, 2026
When the Economy Feels Unstable: How to Protect Yourself From Debt in an Unstable Economy Many families feel squeezed right now. Prices remain high, borrowing money is expensive, and many people are using credit cards [...]
Published On: April 18, 2025
Reverse mortgages can bring both benefits and drawbacks.
Published On: July 10, 2024
Update: 12/11/24 see article below from National Consumer Law Center, Inc. "NCLC": 15 Ways to Fight Foreclosure of Zombie Second Mortgages Introduction: Zombie mortgages, particularly "zombie second mortgages," are a troubling phenomenon where old, seemingly [...]
Published On: February 23, 2022
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE END OF A COVID-19 FORECLOSURE FORBEARANCE? Can servicers demand a large balance? Generally, the servicers should not be demanding full payment following a COVID forbearance. There [...]
Published On: May 16, 2021
Forbearance of Home Mortgages During COVID-19 Know your options before making a decision not to pay your mortgage 11/18/21 UPDATE – see summary of foreclosure alternatives This chart provides a summary of relief [...]
Published On: April 3, 2021
CFPB Cracking Down on Mortgage Servicers Servicers Should Gear Up for Expected Surge in Homeowners Needing Assistance Warning to Mortgage Servicers (April 1, 2021 – reprint from CFPB) The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau [...]
Published On: March 8, 2021
With Protections Expiring, Millions are in Danger of Losing Their Home by: Jann Swanson Mortgage News Daily, Mar 2 2021, 9:17AM (Reprint for education purposes only) What happens to homeowners [...]
The Arizona Statute of Limitations Applicable to Collection Lawsuits and Non-Judicial Trustee’s Foreclosure Sales of Real Property, article by Larry O. Folks, Folks Hess, PLLC (1/2021). Excerpts: Can a lender collect upon a promissory [...]
Published On: October 29, 2020
Maricopa County, Arizona, Sheriff’s Bidding Requirements at a Sheriff’s Execution Sale of a Judgment Debtor’s “Homestead” Residence By Larry O. Folks • September 2020 (reprinted with permission of author) 10/29/20 [...]
Published On: October 11, 2020
There is so much mis-information about a forbearance of home mortgages during COVID-19. Know your options before making a decision not to pay your mortgage. Are you a 'planner' or a 'gambler'? Do you [...]
Free consultation and we are ever so grateful
free consultation and we are ever so grateful. C.M. Diane gave invaluable advice during the free consultation and we are ever so grateful. If and when the time comes to pursue further actions financially, Diane is without-a-doubt the one who will guide us. Thanks again! [...]
You made an unexpected, uncomfortable experience easy
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Diane Helped Me Understand the Process
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Diane shows compassion and understanding to her clients.
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Great attorney
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She is like your favorite professor who just happens to be a spitfire attorney and advocate for understanding, support, kindness and knowledge.
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Bankruptcy Changed Our Lives for the Better.
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We can’t say enough good things about Diane Drain
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e were amazed at how accessible Diane was
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You have help me once again attain the American dream
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Her expertise and guidance are unsurpassed
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Experience more comfortable and professional than expected
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Diane did a great job handling our bankruptcy
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Her warmth and caring and wealth of experience greatly eased the stress
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Diane and Jay saved us.
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Diane and Jay helped out a family member file a bankruptcy.
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You were wonderful
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