A bankruptcy trustee plays a significant role in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases. Appointed by the court, a trustee essentially serves as an impartial administrator whose job is to mana..
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In 2020, a global health crisis altered many aspects of daily life, including bankruptcy laws. As COVID-19 spread rapidly, legislative bodies acted swiftly to modify financial regulations. A host of c..
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In personal injury cases, payouts can be significant. A recent report on personal injury payouts showed: Half of all plaintiffs received $24,000 or less. The median award was $31,000 for all cases stu..
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The average American household has more than $100,000 in debt. While bankruptcy often emerges as a well-known option, it’s not the only path available for debt relief. Debt Management Plans (DMP..
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In August 2021, about 64 million people with a credit record (approximately 28% of Americans) had debt in collections on their credit report. Although the experience of debt collection is not unusua..
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As of August this year, there have been 25,019 eviction filings in the state of Wisconsin, and trending to reach pre-pandemic levels. The end of emergency rental programs in the state and the increase..
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According to a recent study, Wisconsin Rapids is the divorce capital of Wisconsin, with divorced people comprising 19.1% of the town’s residents. A significant increase over the statewide divorced p..
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In a report published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the most common household debts in the United States include mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards. Some debts can be discharged throug..
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