Will the Local Newspaper Publicize My Bankruptcy Case?
Will the local newspaper publicize my bankruptcy case? The answer is a bit complicated, but the short answer is probably not. Bankruptcy is a public matter, meaning you can’t hide it from the court since court records are public. However, newspapers generally don’t publicize bankruptcies unless there is a specific reason to. Here is what […]
The Role of a Foreclosure Prevention Attorney in Loan Modification Cases
You can prevent a foreclosure if you are able to meet certain criteria established by the lender and the government. A foreclosure prevention attorney can help you through the loan modification process, which you need to go through to stop a foreclosure from taking your house. Here is what you need to know about working […]
Managing Student Loan Debt with a Saint Cloud Bankruptcy Attorney
Student loan debt is a substantial financial burden on those who have it. The way student loan debt is structured can be predatory at worst, and a long-term financial problem at best. It isn’t surprising that many people who file for bankruptcy also have student loan debt. Fortunately, the right attorneys can help with discharging […]
How Much Debt Should I Have to File for Bankruptcy?
There comes a point where filing for bankruptcy makes sense. However, many people are unsure of where that point is until they have crossed it. Choosing to file for bankruptcy depends on your situation and should be dictated by your needs. If you are asking, “How much debt should I have to file for bankruptcy?”, […]
How Long Does a Bankruptcy Take?
Everyone knows that bankruptcy is usually the option of last resort to fix your finances, but most don’t know how long the process actually takes. It is not unusual for people to ask, “How long does a bankruptcy take?” when they meet with a bankruptcy attorney for the first time. At Kain + Henehan, we […]
Should You Keep Bankruptcy Papers?
Bankruptcy filings produce a lot of documentation that you need to keep track of everything that is happening. Once you are out of bankruptcy, it is normal to ask, “Should you keep bankruptcy papers?”. The simple answer is yes, you should hold onto those papers until the refiling period for the bankruptcy ends. Here is […]
When to Contact a Foreclosure Prevention Lawyer
Foreclosure is the process of reclaiming a house from the person with a mortgage because they failed to meet the obligations of that mortgage. If you are in danger of being foreclosed on, you can have a foreclosure prevention lawyer intervene to help save your house. One of the ways that an attorney can help […]
Is it Better to Hire a Lawyer for Bankruptcy?
One of the greatest aspects of the U.S. legal system is that you can complete many of the legal processes by yourself. You don’t have to hire a lawyer just to take action. However, just because you can handle legal matters like bankruptcy by yourself doesn’t mean you should. Many people ask, “Is it better […]
Understanding Your Rights During Vehicle Repossession
One of the biggest fears that people have when they are deep in debt is having their home or car repossessed. Although it is legal for a creditor to repossess your vehicle, you do have rights that they need to respect during the process. Here is what you need to know about your rights during […]
When to Hire an Individual Bankruptcy Attorney to Protect Retirement Savings
When you file for bankruptcy, the system recognizes a need to protect retirement savings among other assets. Rather than spending all of those assets to pay back debts, there are allowances for you to be able to keep some of that money. You can do it with the help of an individual bankruptcy attorney. What […]