by Walter Metzen | Dec 18, 2013 | chapter 13 bankruptcy, Detroit Bankruptcy attorney, Detroit Bankruptcy Blog, Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyer, filing bankruptcy in Michigan, Michigan Bankruptcy Attorney
How to maximize your chances for success in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy case For consumers, there are basically two Chapters of bankruptcy from which to choose, either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Most of the cases that I file, approximately 75%, are Chapter 7...
by Walter Metzen | Dec 10, 2013 | credit card after filing bankruptcy, Credit Card Debt, Credit Score, filing bankruptcy in Michigan, Life After Bankruptcy
I recently filed bankruptcy in Michigan. How do I get a credit card? One of the most common questions I get while counseling one of my bankruptcy client’s is “I need a credit card, I’d like to keep at least one of my credit cards after filing. Can I keep one of...
by Walter Metzen | Dec 9, 2013 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Detroit Bankruptcy attorney, Detroit Bankruptcy Blog, Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyer, filing bankruptcy in Michigan, Michigan Bankruptcy Attorney
How will bankruptcy affect my spouse’s debt or credit report? The general rule is that each person’s debt in a marriage is their own. You do not automatically become liable for your wife’s or husband’s debt when you are married. People are generally responsible for...
by Walter Metzen | Dec 6, 2013 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Detroit Bankruptcy attorney, Detroit Bankruptcy Blog, Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyer, filing bankruptcy in Michigan, Michigan Bankruptcy Attorney
Filing Bankruptcy in Michigan: 3 Tips to Pick the Right Michigan Bankruptcy Attorney If you are considering filing a bankruptcy petition in Michigan, whether it be a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 case, be sure to find an experienced bankruptcy attorney to help you through...
by Walter Metzen | Dec 4, 2013 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Credit Score, Detroit Bankruptcy attorney, Improve credit score after bankruptcy
How to Improve Your Credit Score After Filing Bankruptcy in Michigan In my 28+years of practice as a Michigan bankruptcy lawyer, one of the most common questions or concerns I get from my clients is “How can I improve my credit score after filing bankruptcy?” and...
by Walter Metzen | Dec 2, 2013 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Detroit Bankruptcy attorney, Detroit Bankruptcy Blog, Michigan Bankruptcy Attorney, Reaffirmation agreements
Credit Unions and Bankruptcy in Michigan As a Michigan bankruptcy attorney, I have noticed that my bankruptcy clients love their credit unions. They often have been with the credit union a long time and may even have developed some personal relationships...