If you are married and filing for bankruptcy, it is important to think about how it will affect your spouse. When a person is married, then both that person and their spouse are basically co-signers on any credit cards and bank accounts held jointly. So, if your spouse files for bankruptcy, then you are both affected by the consequences. For example, if one spouse files for bankruptcy, and his or her debts are discharged, it is possible for creditors to look to the non-bankrupt spouse to collect … [Read more...]
Is Filing for Bankruptcy in Maryland a Good Decision?
December 19, 2011 By
Deciding whether or not to file for bankruptcy in Maryland may be a tough decision to make. In order to make an informed decision it helps to know how filing for bankruptcy will affect you now and in the future. Here is a list of some Maryland bankruptcy basics: Maryland Bankruptcy Positives: Filing for bankruptcy may make it possible to: 1. Eliminate the legal obligation to pay most, if not all, debts. 2. Stop foreclosure on a home and allow for the debtor an opportunity to cure a … [Read more...]
Return Phone Calls on Sundays
July 24, 2011 By
Today I received a phone call on my cell phone from a divorce client. He didn't have any emergency, he just had a simple question that he needed answered. When he called, I was at Bass Pro Shops with my son just spending some quality time together. Why do I mention this? I mention this because most of my lawyer friends, if not all, would never take such a call on a Sunday. But I do not agree with that at all. The phone call took about 45 seconds. My understands that I have a … [Read more...]
Casey Anthony
July 17, 2011 By
I, like many of you, watched the Casey Anthony trial unfold on tv. I suppose it is a little different for me, as a lawyer who has tried criminal cases, than it is for you. To me, it was obvious that she was going to be found not guilty of murder. Remember folks, just because she was found not guilty doesn't mean she didn't do it. In our system, which is the best system in the world, a Defendant has to be proven guilty BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT in order to be convicted of a crime. In … [Read more...]
Getting A Mortgage After Bankruptcy
July 13, 2011 By
Getting a Mortgage After Filing Bankruptcy I saw this article on AOL today and thought I would pass it on to anyone who is thinking about filing bankruptcy or has filed bankruptcy. When I first started working with Charlie (not his real name) in 2005, his bankruptcy had just been discharged, meaning his remaining debt was cleared. His credit score was 526, and he didn’t think he had a chance to even get a credit card. Charlie’s bankruptcy filing was needed after a difficult divorce … [Read more...]
High Profile NBA Bankruptcies
July 13, 2011 By
I am a big NBA fan and I thought that this was interesting and would share it with you. High Profile NBA Bankruptcies Point guard Kenny Anderson earned an estimated $60 million during his NBA career after playing for nine different teams. He was married three times throughout that period, and the his first wife, Tami Akbar, walked away with $5.8 million and $8,500 a month in child support. Anderson was also supporting six other children, two other ex-wives, and was making monthly payments … [Read more...]
Bankruptcy – No Guilt Necessary
July 12, 2011 By
People from all around the entire Baltimore and Washington areas call us each day to discuss their bankruptcy options. Many time, people begin the conversation to explain why they need to file bankruptcy and for how long they have tried to put it off. They often feel guilty about it, feeling as if they are doing something wrong by contacting a lawyer for bankruptcy help in Maryland. Well, I am here to tell you that you are not. Bankruptcy relief has been a foundation of the laws in the … [Read more...]
Maryland Personal Injury Lawyers – Maryland Auto Accident Lawyers
June 3, 2011 By
If you have become hurt or injured in an accident by someone else's negligence you may want to speak to our law firm. Victims of injury cases may be able to seek financial compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages and pain & suffering damages. What is personal injury? Personal injury is a term that is used to describe a serious injury that happens as a result of someone else's negligence. Common types of personal injury can include auto accidents, truck accidents, … [Read more...]