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Your Tax return and Bankruptcy

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Time for your tax return and to get back some of your hard earned money. The beginning of the year is usually the toughest time for a lot of people, the bills and credit card debt of Christmas still ringing fresh. Though the holidays are over, the majority of folks have overspent. The holidays are over, and most have overspent. People in an already bad financial situation have usually made their situation worse during the holidays. A lot of times it’s the holidays and the spending at Christmas that make people realize they should consider bankruptcy or some other form of debt relief.

Can you Discharge Income Taxes in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Can you Discharge Income Taxes in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Changes in Bankruptcy Court Procedures Due to the Spread of Coronavirus

Since early March 2020 there have been many changes regarding the bankruptcy courts. You are still able to file for bankruptcy, however, most court proceedings and bankruptcy filings are happening over the phone or through ZOOM calls.

Feds Are Aggressively Pursuing Covid-19 Phone Scammers

The Federal Law Enforcement Agencies Are Aggressively Pursuing Those Who are Using the COVID-19 Pandemic to Scam Americans. Read Full Article for More Details.

Do You Need a Divorce Financial Settlement? Yes, and Here's Why

If you have any questions about your divorce financial settlement, discuss them with your St. Louis divorce lawyer and make sure to talk to them about any concerns you may have about your financial future as a divorced person.

What is a Writ of Habeas Corpus?

Criminal appeal and the Writ of Habeas Corpus

What is Bail?

The importance of understanding what bail is in a criminal case.

College Admissions Scandal

The infamous College Admissions Scandal

Understanding the Federal Sentencing Guidelines

Understanding the Federal Sentencing Guidelines is Challenging but Here’s the Basics.

Bankruptcy in a time of COVID 19

Bankruptcy is made for circumstances like COVID 19

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