Under federal law, there are several types of bankruptcies available to debtors. A Chapter 7 is the most common form of bankruptcy, and involves a process of liquidation. In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, a debtor does a reorganization and proposes…
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Most Injuries to Kids Occur Near Holidays
A new study, which will be released in the May version of Pediatrics, shows that the greatest numbers of injuries to children occur in the five days surrounding Labor Day, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and Halloween. The researchers…
California Debt Blog: Do Not Call List Basics
Question: If I place my name on the Do Not Call Registry, will it stop my creditors from calling me? Answer: No. The Do Not Call Registry will prevent telemarketers from calling your home or cell phone. Once you have…
California Debt Blog: News on Foreclosures
I want to update on your some foreclosure news. First, Walt Gray in Sacramento at KCRA 3 News ran a story about a case of mine where we obtained an injunction preventing a sale of a house. The exciting news…
California Debt Blog: The Great Bail Out Fraud
I received two emails today from clients asking about the credit card bail out that they read about on the internet or heard about on the radio. Apparently, some folks are advertising about how people who owe more than $10,000…
California Debt Blog: Fees for your debt collection case
I have had a rash of questions lately about fees for lawyers. This comes in the context of personal injury cases, consumer law and malpractice cases. So, let me give a very basic explanation of types of fees and typical…
All About Fees
I have had a rash of questions lately about fees for lawyers. This comes in the context of personal injury cases, consumer law and malpractice cases. So, let me give a very basic explanation of types of fees. Contingency fee:…
California Debt Blog: Don’t let bill collectors bite
I wish I could claim credit for the creative title, but I am borrowing it from the Dallas Morning News and Pamela Yip. Ms. Yip has a great column on making sure you don’t let debt collectors bite, even though…
FAQ: Can I drive my friend’s car?
Q: I do not own a car. I do not have auto insurance. Can I drive my friend’s car? A: Yes, this is a real situation. Yes, there are people without auto insurance. About half of car owners do not…
Holiday Decorations Lead to More Fires
This is just a friendly reminder. This time of year there is an increase in the number of fires. These fires are not related to the weather or people burning fires inside. Rather, these fires come from people who are…