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Is Bankruptcy Right For You? Here Are Five Reasons Why It Works

Is Bankruptcy Right For You? Here Are Five Reasons Why It Works

Though few people want to declare bankruptcy, many would benefit from doing so. We encourage you to contact Winterbotham Parham Teeple, a PC at 800.400.9000 for a consultation if you are just beginning to consider filing for bankruptcy in California. Continue reading...
Understanding The Basics Of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy In California

Understanding The Basics Of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy In California

If you’re in debt and unable to find a way out, you have likely considered filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The first thing you should do is to make sure you know what it entails. You can reach one of our specialists by calling 800.400.9000 and asking for a bankruptcy...
Bankruptcy and your Car Loan

Bankruptcy and your Car Loan

Often, when someone is considering bankruptcy, the first thing they are concerned with is their car.  When the car is encumbered by a loan, there are a lot of questions regarding what happens to the loan when a bankruptcy is filed.  Can you keep your car?  Does the...
When Creditors Get a Judgment Against You

When Creditors Get a Judgment Against You

You’ve been falling behind on your bills for a while when the worst happens. A creditor sues you.  With an inability to pay the debt, and limited options to combat the suit in civil court, you may find yourself with a judgment entered against you. When a creditor sues...
I owe how much on my car ?!?!

I owe how much on my car ?!?!

So you just filed bankruptcy and are awaiting that glorious moment when your debt discharges. Of course you want to keep the car that you are financing through your Credit Union. And why not? It’s a hot car. A 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee with low miles, and a low balance...
Which Bankruptcy is Best for You?

Which Bankruptcy is Best for You?

Rising minimum payments. Harassing collection agencies.  The looming threat of lawsuits. Struggling with unmanageable debt is a scary position to be in.  For people in these situations, bankruptcy is often the best long-term solution to get back on track, but...
Back Rent and Bankruptcy Filing

Back Rent and Bankruptcy Filing

You’re behind on your rent.  With the recent upheaval stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, many consumers are falling further and further behind on their monthly obligations.  While the state of California has a temporary moratorium on eviction, the back rent owed...

A Socialist Fairy Tale

Once upon a time, there were two brothers. One brother was shiftless and lazy. He would hang around the farm and do nothing all day long. The other brother was very motivated and a hard worker. He would get up early and milk the cows, he would clean up after breakfast...

Twinkie the Kid rides off into the sunset

Noooooo! Not my twinkies! Say it isn’t so! How can this be? My monthly allowance for cupcakes and twinkies alone should be able to financially prop up any major corporation! But alas, Hostess Brands, Inc. has fallen over $860 million in debt and now, thanks in part to...
The return of Customer Service?

The return of Customer Service?

Did you feel it this Christmas season? Love was in the air. I’m not talking about the warm fuzzy feeling you get during the holidays, I’m talking about customer service. Did you notice it? It seems everywhere I went, employees were all over me. “Can I help you?” “Did...