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Student Loan Bankruptcy Discharge Could Now Be Easier

Student Loan Bankruptcy Discharge Could Now Be Easier

Feb 20, 2023 | Bankruptcy, Spencer W. Jones

The process for obtaining a discharge of federal student loans through bankruptcy has been long and difficult for over a decade. However, times are changing and newly issued guidance to the Department of Justice (DOJ), in connection with the Department of Education (DOE), has laid the groundwork for a more streamlined path for borrowers to …

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How to Prove a Product is Defective

How to Prove a Product is Defective

Feb 6, 2023 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

Every day you use many consumer products. You rely on them to work properly and safely. But some products malfunction and can cause great harm. If one of the consumer products you have used has caused you injuries or other types of damages, you could have a defective product liability claim. The manufacturer, distributor, or …

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Bankruptcy and Divorce: How Does One Affect the Other?

Bankruptcy and Divorce: How Does One Affect the Other?

Jan 16, 2023 | Bankruptcy, Casey Taylor

Ordinarily, a couple with financial problems could simply file bankruptcy and get a financial fresh start. But a couple contemplating divorce should first consider how filing bankruptcy could affect their divorce and vice versa. The timing of filing bankruptcy and divorce affects different aspects and outcomes of each procedure. Here are some ways bankruptcy and …

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Information You Need When Filing for Social Security Disability

Information You Need When Filing for Social Security Disability

Jan 9, 2023 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

Do you have a medical condition that interferes with your ability to work? Are you thinking about filing for Social Security Disability? If so, you may want to take the time to gather the following information before filing a disability claim. Knowing this information will help you when filling out Social Security Disability forms and …

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Receiving Social Security Disability for a Traumatic Brain Injury

Receiving Social Security Disability for a Traumatic Brain Injury

Dec 19, 2022 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

Nearly 1.7 million Americans experience a traumatic brain injury each year, according to the American Brain Foundation. Many TBI victims find it difficult to return to work and need financial help. If you have had a TBI, and it interferes with your ability to work, you could be eligible to receive Social Security benefits. What …

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