On behalf of O'Brien Law Firm, LLC | Jan 31, 2018 | Chapter 13
Households around the country owe an average of $15,654 to credit card companies. Paying down this debt while saving for retirement can be a challenge for Mississippi individuals and families who are struggling to make ends meet, and borrowing from 401(k) retirement...
On behalf of O'Brien Law Firm, LLC | Jan 26, 2018 | Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is touted as a fresh financial start, but those who have done some research likely know it will have a negative impact on one’s credit score. Although this is true, there are many reasons bankruptcy may still be the best option. Three common examples...
On behalf of O'Brien Law Firm, LLC | Jan 25, 2018 | Bankruptcy
Toys “R” Us declared bankruptcy in September with a plan. The store was not going to give up. Instead, the story put together this plan to structure itself to reenter the marketplace successfully. Toys “R” Us is not giving up – it just...
On behalf of O'Brien Law Firm, LLC | Jan 24, 2018 | Blog
If you file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you may start receiving unsolicited mortgage modification offers from your lending company, which present you with a potential offer aimed at making your home more affordable. Modifying your mortgage differs from refinancing in...
On behalf of O'Brien Law Firm, LLC | Jan 19, 2018 | Bankruptcy
If you are considering filing for personal bankruptcy you have likely looked into a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. A Chapter 7 petition for relief through bankruptcy takes many steps, including discharge. What is discharge? Discharge is defined by the United States Courts as...
On behalf of O'Brien Law Firm, LLC | Jan 17, 2018 | Bankruptcy
The term bankruptcy is likely a familiar one, but did you know that there are many different types of bankruptcy? One of the more common types used for individuals is Chapter 7. The following provides more information on this type of bankruptcy: Defined. Chapter 7...
