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My Land Contract was Foreclosed: Can I Save My Property?

My land contract was foreclosed and the redemption period has ended. Can I still save my property?

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A STUDENT LOAN DEFENSE TRIAL ATTORNEY

This article describes the process and outcome of a recently tried case.

Birmingham Bankruptcy Courthouse Reopened

The Birmingham Bankruptcy Courthouse, officially known as the Northern District of Alabama-Southern Division, recently reopened after several years of renovations.

Your Bankruptcy Hearing: What to Expect

For many people, one of the most frightening aspects of bankruptcy is going to court. What’s going to happen? Who will be there? Will I be asked embarrassing questions? Here are 10 things you need to know about your bankruptcy court date:

To Deduct or not to Deduct: The Means Test, the Supreme Court and your car.

May a debtor claim an ownership expense deduction under the means test if the vehicle is unencumbered? The Supreme Court will hear a case on this issue to resolve a split in the circuits; well, not a 50/50 split, but the usual split…the 9th Circuit versus everyone else.

The Bankruptcy Means Test, Is It The “Real” Test to Qualify for Bankruptcy?

A bankruptcy judge in Georgia ruled that a debtor would be refused a discharge even though he passed the Means Test. At the time of filing, the Debtor paid monthly mortgage payments of $3,273 per month.

Unemployment numbers and the “Geography of Recession”

Worried about unemployment? Wondering how much unemployment has increased in the last 3 years? Has it effected you?

Why A DWI Is So Expensive For You

There are many reasons why you will find DWI to be very expensive for you even when you are a first time offender. There are many DWI expenses that come with the penalties and fines. These are meant to discourage DWI completely.

A five-star prison? Yelp reviews of correctional facilities address rude staffers, mistreatment.

A summary of social media and criminal defense.

Setting Up Your ALR Hearing Request in Texas Before License Suspension Happens

We fully understand how important a driver’s license is to our clients. Living in a city like Houston, you need to have a valid driver’s license or else you will find it hard to get around and perform important tasks you need to do on a daily basis.

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