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Many individuals are hesitant to file bankruptcy because they feel that they can be discriminated against in the future.  Section 525 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code has made sure that this cannot happen to you.
Utility services—Public utilities, such as electric company, cannot refuse or cut off service because you have filed for bankruptcy. However, the utility [...]
Living on Social Security is not easy. The bankruptcy expert attornies at Weik, Chimko and Associates can help you through a bankruptcy is you are receiving Social Security benefits of any kind.
Federal law makes your Social Security benefits exempt from levy, garnishment, assignment by regular creditors, and from the trustee in bankruptcy.
(The federal government can withhold [...]
First, spousal support and child support payments generally are not dischargeable. If you are contemplating bankruptcy in Michigan and either owe or receive child support or alimony, call the bankruptcy experts at Weik, Chimko and Associates, today.
The short answer to a court hearing is no. Bankruptcy does not affect any court hearing regarding child support [...]
With 2010 quickly approaching, many of you are resolving to do things differently in the new year. It’s always a good thing to examine our lives, evaluate our strengths and weaknesses, and set specific, measurable and realistic goals for the future.
If you are struggling with debt problems and would like to know more about how [...]
The economy in Michigan, increased healthcare costs and reduced medical benefits from a declining automotive industry, and the threat of foreclosure may cause senior citizens to consider Bankruptcy during their retirement years. Many senior citizens do not want to lean on thier children during these tough economic times – because their children are having financial [...]
The traditional stigma of bankruptcy has faded and been replaced by the view that it is a fresh start after a time of emotional and or physical stress.
Many people filing for bankruptcy have experienced unexpected financial shock, such as that caused by sudden events such as job loss, business failure, death, divorce or illness.
Filing for bankruptcy can be [...]
Declining home values in Michigan have caused home values to depreciate or go “underwater,†which means below the amount that some homeowners owe. Now there is a new form of relief available in Michigan Bankruptcy Court.
For homeowners with second mortgages, if the value of your home has declined to less than the total value of [...]
Let’s face it, no matter what our political leaders are saying – the economy doesn’t seem to be getting much better in Michigan.
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For many, making sense of their financial issues and deciding on how to solve them is confusing.
Not only are we facing layoffs, reduced wages and escalating gas prices. These [...]
The law firm of Weik, Chimko & Associates provides superior bankruptcy legal services to our clients throughout Michigan. Where appropriate, we also recommend non-bankruptcy solutions to relieve financial stress, including credit counseling, mortgage refinancing, etc.Â
Top Ten Reasons to call Weik, Chimko & Associates to help you with tough choices:
Creditors are calling you day and night.
You [...]
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