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- Can filing for bankruptcy stop wage garnishment?
Feb 26, 2021
Yes. A Glen Burnie or Ocean City bankruptcy filing can stop most wage garnishments. A wage garnishment happens when a court issues an order requiring your employer to withhold a portion of your paycheck and to send it directly to a creditor. The creditor gets the right to have your paycheck garnished after it has taken you to court and obtained a judgement. A portion of the debtor’s paycheck is sent to the...Read More - Can filing bankruptcy stop a foreclosure?
Feb 24, 2021
Yes. As long as the foreclosure hasn’t been completed, you can declare Chapter 13 in order to save your home even if you have received a foreclosure notice from your lender. However, if you are facing foreclosure it’s best to consult a Baltimore bankruptcy or an Ocean City bankruptcy attorney as soon as possible. In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the foreclosure is “stayed” or placed on hold and all creditors must immediately stop contacting...Read More - What are the debts that can be discharged in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Feb 19, 2021
Many types of debts can be discharged by a Dischargeable Debts Debts that can be discharged Credit Card Debt Medical Bills Lawsuit Judgments Against You Most Debts Arising From Car Accidents Obligations Under Leases and Contracts Personal Loans (this includes check-cashing and payday loans) Non-dischargeable Debts First of all, debts that aren’t listed in the paperwork you file with the bankruptcy court will not...Read More - Fatalities are common in pedestrian accidents
Feb 18, 2021
At some point we all are pedestrians. People in Glen Burnie may walk to work, school, parks or stores, especially once the winter weather leaves and spring arrives. However, even if you are simply crossing the street or are in a parking lot you are a pedestrian and run the risk of being hit by a car. The statistics on pedestrian accidents According to the What drivers can do to keep...Read More - Can mental health issues affect child custody and visitation?
Feb 10, 2021
Parents in Ocean City and the surrounding area often find themselves concerned about their children’s safety and well-being. This is readily apparent in the child custody context. Parental substance abuse, domestic violence, and parental alienation are very real issues that can have a profound impact on your child’s welfare. Mental health issues, too, can play a role. Given the prevalence of certain mental health conditions, you need to be informed about how these matters may...Read More - What is probable cause for a DWI in Maryland?
Feb 8, 2021
When a Glen Burnie area resident is pulled over for a DUI they can be scared and uncertain about their future. Everyone knows that a Reasonable suspicion In order for a police officer to pull someone over they must have reasonable suspicion. Swerving Weaving Erratic braking Driving above or below speed limit Drifting into other lanes Driving without headlights on Unexplained slowing or stopping...Read More - What is the process for declaring bankruptcy?
Feb 5, 2021
After a consultation with your attorney and after making the decision which type of bankruptcy to declare, the bankruptcy process is fairly simple in most instances. However, it does require lots of paperwork and even completing a couple of educational requirements. The paperwork The most time-consuming part of your bankruptcy will be filling out the paperwork. You will have to provide detailed descriptions of your assets and debts, income and monthly living expenses...Read More - Last week’s alleged north-end restaurant assault
Feb 2, 2021
We all love our friends and family, and spending time with them is often the great joy of our lives. However, because we are so close to them, when fights do occur, they often escalate rather quickly as emotions flair. This can then, in turn, lead to contact with police. Unfortunately, this was alleged to have happen to one local The incident According to the Ocean City Police Department, last Thursday evening,...Read More - How can I keep my car or computer if I declare Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Jan 29, 2021
Chapter 7 bankruptcy requires that debtors give up property of value – if they have any – to be sold by the trustee to pay off creditors. In real life, there rarely is a “seizure” of the debtor’s assets because most debtors don’t have any property of value. However, there is a way to hold onto property that has some value – but not too much — or to keep property, such as a...Read More - If I declare Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Maryland, can I keep my property?
Jan 22, 2021
In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which is a liquidation of assets, the debtor’s property – if there is anything of value – is generally taken by the trustee and sold to pay off debts. In most instances, there is no taking of property because the debtor’s belongings have no value. However, in instances where a debtor has some property that might be worth something, there are ways to keep the property in spite of...Read More