by John Skiba, Esq. | Jul 1, 2015 | Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Newsletter
With the 4th of July weekend coming up, DUI task forces will be out. This got me thinking about the relationship between DUI and bankruptcy. I work in an office next to John Skiba and we’ve talked about how these practice areas overlap sometimes. As a dedicated DUI...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Jun 11, 2015 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
For some filing for bankruptcy will not only bring a lot of much needed relief it is actually a smart financial step. Bankruptcy can clear away a lot of debt and truly provide a fresh start. However there are situations where filing for bankruptcy can be a very bad...
by John Skiba, Esq. | May 30, 2015 | Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Settlement, Newsletter
When you owe debts that you cannot pay most will look to one of two options – debt settlement or bankruptcy. What many don’t realize is that in some circumstances there is the potential for additional tax liability even if you pay off most of your debt....
by John Skiba, Esq. | Apr 15, 2015 | Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy A to Z, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Newsletter
Tax Day is on us once again. I think it is kind of funny that my calendar I use here at work actually has a preset “holiday” alert for Tax Day – probably some sort of government conspiracy. But if you are preparing your taxes today and realize that...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Apr 7, 2015 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Newsletter, Podcasts
Credit cards. Can’t live with them, can’t live without them. Or can you? Without question the number one debt problem for most of my bankruptcy clients is credit card debt – a lot of credit card debt. On a regular basis I help clients who are facing...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Mar 26, 2015 | Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy A to Z, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Newsletter, Podcasts
In the world of bankruptcy lawyers Dave Ramsey is somewhat of a controversial figure. If you don’t know who Dave Ramsey is, he is an author and national radio talk show host who helps people get out of debt through his The Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition:...
