joshjacoby

Bankruptcy for Minors

It seems like everyone is in debt these days and you are never too young to have that kind of a burden on your shoulders. Sometimes debt piles up so high that debt settlement or bankruptcy seem to be the only options. There are requirements for declaring bankruptcy, however, that may not make that option […]
Read more

Lottery Winnings in Bankruptcy

by the Phoenix Arizona bankruptcy lawyers at Ariano & Reppucci, PLLC When you declare bankruptcy it means that your debts have piled up and creditors are almost knocking at your door. You can choose between a liquidation bankruptcy (Chapter 7) and a repayment plan bankruptcy (Chapter 13) depending on your situation. You will need to […]
Read more

Death Before Bankruptcy is Over

by the bankruptcy lawyers in Phoenix at Ariano & Reppucci, PLLC If you are in the position where you need to declare bankruptcy, that means you are in a tough financial spot. You are probably contemplating how to pay off your mounting debt and demanding creditors. The thought of your death and how it will […]
Read more

Legal Claims and Bankruptcy

A potential legal claim against somebody can carry value. Depending on your situation, you could have claims for anything ranging from personal injury or discrimination to security deposits owed to you by a landlord. When you submit a bankruptcy petition you must list all non-exempt assets. Do I have to list a potential legal claim […]
Read more

Military Star Card and Bankruptcy

Military star cards are given to active or retired members of the armed forces and Department of Defense (D.O.D.) employees who work overseas.1 These cards are issued by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (A.A.F.E.S.) and provide veterans with lower interest rates and no annual fees so they may purchase general items from Post […]
Read more

Bankruptcy and Divorce

Bankruptcy is a complicated enough subject in your life if you are going through it. If you add divorce to the mix there are even more questions to be asked. Bankruptcy and divorce are tied together by the Bankruptcy Code.1 Joint Debt Different difficult scenarios can arise depending on when you or your spouse declare […]
Read more

Debt Settlement Introduction

Bankruptcy causes a lot of financial distress. Before filing for bankruptcy, you probably have heard terms like “credit counseling” and “debt negotiation” which could help you out of your financial distress. There are multiple ways to define these terms, and some of them may help you manage your debt before you have to resort to […]
Read more