In my Asheville bankruptcy law office, I have seen many consumers, young and old, approach me about problems associated with their private student loans. Most folks already recognize that discharging those loans in a bankruptcy case can be problematic. Still, for consumers operating on a limited budget, the only payback options on their private student…
Getting served with a collection lawsuit can be intimidating. But even after a consumer gets served, they still have rights under the law. A lawsuit is a shocking and stressful indication that you should quickly determine your best course of action by seeking the advice of a qualified professional. As an Asheville bankruptcy lawyer, I…
During initial bankruptcy consultations, I make a point to discuss the theory of bankruptcy with potential clients so they understand what relief they are getting and at what price. The bankruptcy court provides debt relief, asset protection and a second chance at financial success in exchange for completely and honestly disclosing details of your financial…
When financial trouble hits, consumers will do almost anything to make ends meet. Cashing out retirement accounts is common if a family falls behind on bills. I’ve seen this strategy being used time and time again as a bankruptcy lawyer serving Western North Carolina. It makes sense for consumers to consider all of their alternatives,…
Over the years, I’ve seen patterns in the types of financial problems consumers in Western North Carolina are facing. As an Asheville bankruptcy attorney, I help people with a wide variety of financial issues. Here is a partial list of the most common reasons why many of my present and former clients have considered a…
As an Asheville bankruptcy lawyer, I speak everyday with consumers struggling to pay monthly bills. They want to fix things, not only to improve their credit scores, but also to stop the incessant telephone calls from creditors and debt buyers. Its very stressful trying to figure out who to pay, how much to pay, and…
As an Asheville bankruptcy attorney, I speak with potential clients about their financial problems, solutions to those problems, and the best path forward for their family. Many potential clients are rightfully concerned about their credit scores. A bad credit score means paying more for cars, houses, and can count against someone on job applications. Almost…
In over 95% of Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases filed in Western North Carolina, consumers are allowed to keep all of their property. As an Asheville bankruptcy attorney, I speak with people daily about the concept of “exemptions,” which protect a limited amount of property from the reach of a consumer’s creditors.The bankruptcy code promises a…
As an Asheville bankruptcy lawyer, one of my primary functions is to help potential clients focus on their best financial options in order to speed up a recovery. One of the options I commonly discuss at first client meetings is protecting assets by utilizing exemptions without using bankruptcy. Unfortunately, this asset protection strategy is under…
North Carolina has long balanced a creditor’s need to get paid with a consumer’s right to protect a limited amount of property from seizure by a creditor. State law currently prohibits wage garnishment or the seizure of the previous 60 days of wages from consumers when it can be shown that those earnings are “necessary…