On behalf of O'Brien Law Firm, LLC | Jul 30, 2019 | Debt Relief
Research from CompareCards.com found that credit card debt may be a bigger problem than student loans for many millennials in Mississippi and around the country. Among those who participated in the study, 67% reported having credit card debt while only 36% had student...
On behalf of O'Brien Law Firm, LLC | Jul 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Studies show finances as a strong catalyst for divorce in today’s society. For those in severe financial strains, bankruptcy may be a beneficial consideration. However, both divorce and bankruptcy have specific protocols that can affect each other. It...
On behalf of O'Brien Law Firm, LLC | Jul 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
Despite its many benefits, bankruptcy, unfortunately, comes with a negative connotation, which may make you hesitant to file. You want to try to protect your reputation with both loved ones and future creditors. As you have explored other options, one you may have...
On behalf of O'Brien Law Firm, LLC | Jul 24, 2019 | Debt Relief
Many women in Mississippi are struggling with costly credit card debt, even more than men in the state. Of course, people in general have accumulated significant debt associated with revolving consumer credit. According to one study, total credit card debt has hit its...
On behalf of O'Brien Law Firm, LLC | Jul 18, 2019 | Bankruptcy
For many people in Mississippi who are struggling to pay down debts, filing for bankruptcy is a viable option to improve their financial position. During the peak of the recent financial downturn, almost 1.6 million bankruptcies were filed. The majority of those...
On behalf of O'Brien Law Firm, LLC | Jul 8, 2019 | Bankruptcy
All types of people in Mississippi might experience financial hardship and fall behind on paying their debts. When debt collectors start to contact these people, they might use harsh tactics that inspire fear. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reports that 25%...
On behalf of O'Brien Law Firm, LLC | Jul 5, 2019 | Chapter 13
Some people in Mississippi who are struggling with debt might want to consider filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. This can allow a person to keep some of his or her assets. In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, an individual works with the court to create a payment plan for...
