Archive for June 2018
New Website Launch
Perez & Perez is excited to present our new website! We hope to provide clients with a wealth of information so they can make informed financial decisions. Our blog is a resource for client education so check back often for the great tips and information!
Read MoreMacey Bankruptcy Law – Indiana cases transferred to Perez & Perez
If you were previously a client of Macey Bankruptcy Law in Central or Southern Indiana, your chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy cases have likely been transferred to our office. You may be aware that Macey Bankruptcy Law (aka Jacoby & Meyers Bankruptcy) has gone out of business. In fact, some of MBL’s creditors have filed an involuntary bankruptcy…
Read MoreAvoiding Judgment Liens
Where do judgment liens come from? When someone sues you for money, whether for a medical bill, credit card debt, repossession balance, or any other debt, if they win the lawsuit, they get a judgment against you. A judgment is just a court order that says the court agrees that you owe the money to the…
Read MoreMortgage Reaffirmation and Refinancing after Bankruptcy
One of the questions we get asked most frequently relates to mortgages and reaffirmation agreements. This usually comes up a few years after you have completed your Chapter 7. You may want to refinance your home mortgage to draw out some equity or because of better interest rates being offered by lenders. The mortgage company says you can’t refinance…
Read MoreDon’t Wait Too Long Before Contacting a Bankruptcy Attorney
Do you have a debt plan? If you are struggling to pay your debts, it is important to have a plan to get out. All too often, we see our clients deplete their retirement accounts, sell their cars or other items, and work themselves sick in an attempt to pay down their debts without a real…
Read MoreSaving Money On Your Car Loan Through Redemption
What is Bankruptcy Redemption? Redemption is authorized by Section 722 of the Bankruptcy Code. Redemption allows someone in Chapter 7 to keep personal property by paying the creditor the Fair Market Value of the item rather than the amount owed on the loan. It is most commonly used for cars. For example, say your car is…
Read MoreBenefits of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is a repayment plan, overseen by the Court, to help you deal with your debts. A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy usually lasts between 3 and 5 years and allows debtors to reorganize their debts. Benefits of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is the more common type of bankruptcy filed by individual consumers. It is popular because…
Read MoreTax Refunds and Bankruptcy
It is officially tax refund season! If you normally get a tax refund and have filed or are considering bankruptcy chapter 7, there are a number of issues to be aware of. Tax Refunds can be Assets in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Your tax refund is money the government owes to you. In Indiana, we have limited exemptions for protecting…
Read MoreHow to Manage Your Debt
Most of us have carried some form of debt at one time or another, be it a student loan, mortgage or credit card. But no matter what your income level is, if you don’t manage your monthly budget, your debt can quickly spiral out of control. Ideally, borrowing just what you need and making timely…
Read MoreYou’re Bankrupt, Now What?
You’ve declared bankruptcy and are ready to start a new financial life. Your credit, which may have already been shaky, has taken a significant hit. While a Chapter 13 bankruptcy will stay on your credit report for seven years, and a Chapter 7 for ten years, that doesn’t mean it will take that long to rebuild your life.…
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