If you need to file for bankruptcy in Maryland, you can decide whether Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 is more appropriate for you. Once you have filed, you will get an automatic stay. If this is your first time filing bankruptcy, you may be unfamiliar with the process. It...
Motor vehicle accidents are scary and unfortunate, but even the safest driver in the world can’t avoid them. For families with third-row SUVs and people who frequently ride in the back seat in Maryland, passenger safety during rear-end collisions becomes a huge...
An individual in Rockville, Maryland, who sees no way out of debt can file bankruptcy to lower the amount of money he or she owes. However, they may have to relinquish property to the court depending on the type of bankruptcy. Some debtors hesitate to file because...
Economic impact payments: What you need to know Check IRS.gov for the latest information: No action needed by most people at this time IR-2020-61, March 30, 2020 WASHINGTON – The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that distribution of...
Federal, state, and local governments are working to respond to the growing public health threat of coronavirus, or COVID-19 . As communities across the country are dealing with an increase in the number of reported cases, many areas may be impacted by the temporary...
Payment Deferral Programs Several automakers are currently offering payment deferrals for customers experiencing financial hardship. Hyundai has relaunched Assurance, a program it originally introduced in 2009 during the economic downturn to offer help to consumers....
Debtor owed the plaintiffs more than $1.4 million dollars based on civil judgment entered against him for stalking, defamation per se, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. After Debtor filed for Chapter 7 relief the plaintiffs filed an adversary...
Criticizes In Re Brunner as outdated and “hard-hearted” Debtors filed separate Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases in Maine and Massachusetts with Different fact patterns but with underlying similarities to undermine Brunner. The First Circuit upheld the bankruptcy court when...
Debtors filed a Chapter 7 and received an Order of Discharge in 2013. From 2013 through 2015, the debtors received letters from Ocwen Loan Servicing in the form of statements, notices regarding foreclosure insurance and escrow statements. Debtors’ intent was to...
A recent article in the Washington Post, “The Trap of Payday Loans” highlights the very serious problems that consumers face with payday loans. Payday loans fill a very important need for people in a financial bind, which leads to exploitation–how do I pay the...