When can your mortgage company enter your home?
Imagine coming home after a long day at work, only to find your house padlocked and all of your belongings thrown to the curb. The scenario may sound unrealistic for …
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Waiting Won’t Make Your Debt Any Smaller
Nobody wants to file for bankruptcy. It is all too common for people to delay reaching out for help. But more often than not, waiting can be a big mistake. …
Co-Signing a Loan is a Serious Decision
Almost everyone has been asked for financial assistance from a friend or a family member. Sometimes the friend or family member wants you to co-sign a debt for them. Many …
Will Bankruptcy Affect My Retirement Money?
Before changes were made to the bankruptcy laws on October 17, 2005, there were rumors abound that it would become very difficult for the average person to file bankruptcy. Did …
How to Deal With a Car You Can’t Afford
When someone has a vehicle that they no longer can afford, they often mistakenly think that turning in the vehicle– called a voluntary repossession— will be viewed more favorably by …
What Not To Do Before You Meet With A Bankruptcy Attorney
You are eager to do something about your uncomfortable debt situation. You have been trying a variety of options to find debt relief and, while at times you were making …
The First Rule When Meeting Your Attorney
One of the hardest steps in the bankruptcy process is picking up the phone and contacting an attorney for the first time. You will most likely feel embarrassed, defeated, and …
Follow Our Legal Advice, Not the Internet
I heard it again from a client with whom I met recently. “I don’t want to lose my car, and I was reading on the internet. . .” OHHHHHH NOOOOOOOOO!
What to Expect (And Not Expect) At Your Initial Consultation
“No one is so brave that he is not disturbed by something unexpected.” This is a famous quote by Julius Caesar, and we here at Steidl and Steinberg wholeheartedly agree …