On September 29, 2015 the Family Law Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association submitted a proposal to the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee to shorten the divorce 2 year separation requirement for persons 1 year. Current Pennsylvania divorce law allows one spouse to move forward to establish grounds for a divorce without the consent of the […]
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Deciding whether or not to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a huge decision and can put you through a great deal of stress. Fear of losing your home, car and other possessions will be on your mind. The paperwork and organizing the required legal documents can be overwhelming. Our Philadelphia Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer William […]
Our bankruptcy lawyer sees the struggles of bankruptcy on a daily basis and understands the stress that comes with overwhelming debt and financial troubles. There are many hard decisions throughout these times and deciding whether or not to file for bankruptcy is one of them. Despite these struggles, there are some positive things that can […]
During the process of bankruptcy, everyone wants to protect their assets – losing property is not something that anyone wants to go through. However, creditors are going to be looking at your assets and there are certain transfers that are considered fraudulent when conducted prior to filing for bankruptcy. Our bankruptcy attorney in Philadelphia explores […]
We hope your family vacation went well this summer. Some interesting issues arise regarding child custody, single parent families and blended families during vacation periods. Which parent takes the children when and where and for how long? Who provides summer child care? Can the schedules of step siblings be accommodated so everyone can go together? […]
Under the duress of legal crisis is when people urgently scour the internet for criminal defense attorneys. If you do find yourself in need, it’s a good idea to research and choose carefully. You will find that there are many criminal defense attorneys with varying specialties, experience, cost and personalities. By taking a little time, […]
For those residing in the state of Pennsylvania, the foreclosure process begins after the borrower is at least 60 days late on their mortgage payments. After receiving the first foreclosure notice, the borrower has approximately two to four months to stop the situation. Using the experience of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy attorney in Philadelphia, such […]
In the realm of debts, there are two different forms of legal action that can be taken to get what you are owed: you can hire a lawyer to file a lawsuit, or hire a collections agency. A bankruptcy lawyer in Bucks County, such as William D. Schroeder, Jr., understands the difference between these two processes […]
For those facing creditor claims in Chapter 13 bankruptcy, knowing your right to object to and challenge the claims is imperative. Using assistance from a bankruptcy attorney in Philadelphia, such as William D. Schroeder, Jr., can ensure that you have sufficient legal help throughout this process, while understanding your rights. Take a look at the […]
It is that time of year when college bound students are thinking about getting their school supplies ready to take to college or university. One thing however, that probably is not on the mind of most of these students is the amount of student debt they are accumulating. This problem becomes very real when students […]