by Mark J. Markus | Nov 30, 2015 | bankruptcy attorneys, Bankruptcy Forms, Bankruptcy Law, Filing Bankruptcy
The New Bankruptcy Forms Are Longer and More Confusing The scariest phrase in the English language is “I’m from the Government and I’m here to help!” Well, the government decided in its infinite (and by infinite, I mean infinitesimal) wisdom to...
by Mark J. Markus | Sep 11, 2015 | bankruptcy attorneys, Bankruptcy Law, Filing Bankruptcy, new bankruptcy laws
There’s More To Bankruptcy Than Just Filling Out Forms There is a great misconception out there shared by many that filing bankruptcy is simple– that all you need to do is fill out some forms, attend a meeting, and you get rid of all your debts. This idea...
by Mark J. Markus | Jun 25, 2015 | bankruptcy attorneys, Bankruptcy Fees, Bankruptcy Law
We’ve all done it. . . purchased a cheap product only to have it break or fall apart shortly thereafter. A watch. A purse. Sunglasses. Electronics. That’s OK when you don’t mind throwing something away and getting a new one. But when you’re...
by Mark J. Markus | Mar 27, 2015 | bankruptcy attorneys, Bankruptcy Law
Many insist that an attorney is unnecessary in bankruptcy because their case is “simple” or because they plain cannot afford one. However, lately it seems not a day goes by that I don’t get a phone call from a debtor representing themself in...
by Mark J. Markus | Feb 5, 2015 | bankruptcy attorneys, Bankruptcy Law
File bankruptcy without a qualified bankruptcy attorney- or don’t disclose everything to your attorney- and your friends and loved ones could be in for a big surprise, not just yourself. I Cannot Afford An Attorney So I Will Just File Bankruptcy Myself...
by CMoran | Aug 22, 2013 | bankruptcy attorneys, bankruptcy consultations, Bankruptcy Law
Money spent on a bankruptcy lawyer is almost always money well spent. Bankruptcy is not simply a matter of “filling out forms.” Trying to do it yourself may save a buck at the beginning. But if you don’t understand the bankruptcy terminology or...