Published On: July 16, 2021
Arizona Residential Eviction Actions Procedures – effective July 15, 2021 IT IS ORDERED that the following procedures are applicable to eviction actions governed by Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 33, filed [...]
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: May 15, 2021
On January 1, 2022, HB2617 will become the law of Arizona. Your home is no longer protected from your judgment creditors, which will have a devastating effect on Arizona’s consumers, and especially those hardest [...]
Published On: April 15, 2021
Are you planning on refinancing your home? If so, you could lose protections from creditors under bill at Legislature Russ Wiles, Arizona Republic, Arizona Republic Interviews Diane L. Drain about Arizona homestead protection and [...]
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 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 [...]
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: January 1, 2021
CFPB and State Attorneys General Settle with Nationstar, aka Mr. Cooper, accused of unfair and deceptive practices On December 7, 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) filed a complaint and proposed stipulated judgment [...]
Published On: December 14, 2020
Are you financially stressed right now? What to know about options, from debt negotiation to bankruptcy This short video from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau "CFPB" is actually very informative and goes over the [...]
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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Helpful to establishing a stable life
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Nothing short of excellent
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Our Emotional Ups and Downs Were Frequent, and Her Patience Was Unwavering!
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You were the main catalyst that made a very emotionally draining time very bearable
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She helped me find resources and gave advice even if she will not be benefiting
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Thanks for your professional and compassionate treatment
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My experience was great
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We were treated with the utmost care and respect
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I never felt ashamed about my decision because you were so kind to me
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Diane, Thank you so much!
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My Attorney Was Disbarred, Diane Jumped in to Help.
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Filing for bankruptcy Is not the end of the world
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ou are a caring person, and most understanding
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Diane was so professional, knowledgeable, thorough and very kind to work with
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Thank you so much for your understanding and help!
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