http://www.arizonabankruptcylawyerblog.com/ Published by Campbell & Coombs P.C. en-us 2011-09-30T16:51:18-07:00 http://www.arizonabankruptcylawyerblog.com/2011/09/collection_threats_fact_or_fic_1.html In the years that I have practiced as a bankruptcy attorney in Arizona, one of the most common things that drives a client into my office in a state of panic is the threats he hears coming from collectors. In... Bankruptcy Basic Questions Campbell & Coombs 2011-09-30T16:51:18-07:00 http://www.arizonabankruptcylawyerblog.com/2011/09/if_i_file_bankruptcy_will_i_lo.html As an Arizona Bankruptcy Attorney, I am frequently asked by my clients, “will filing bankruptcy affect my job.” They are worried that the filing of a bankruptcy will cause them to be fired from their job or that the bankruptcy... Employment and Bankruptcy Campbell & Coombs 2011-09-20T16:23:55-07:00 http://www.arizonabankruptcylawyerblog.com/2011/07/just_say_no_to_bankruptcy_bias_1.html As an Arizona Bankruptcy Attorney, it really breaks my heart to see people come into my office wearing a scarlet letter that is both self imposed and imposed upon them by the judgments of their peers. Society tends to... Bankruptcy News Campbell & Coombs 2011-07-07T16:15:37-07:00 http://www.arizonabankruptcylawyerblog.com/2011/05/in_bankruptcy_as_in_life_hones_1.html In Bankruptcy and in life, a lesson you learned in the sand box, “honesty is always the best policy,” absolutely holds true. Federal Bankruptcy law requires that you include every asset that you own on the day you file your... Assets and Bankruptcy Campbell & Coombs 2011-05-31T14:12:15-07:00 http://www.arizonabankruptcylawyerblog.com/2011/01/can_i_keep_my_bankruptcy_filin_1.html Most people filing for bankruptcy would prefer that the entire process be kept under lock and key. Unfortunately, it is a matter of public record, so if anyone wanted to know whether you filed for bankruptcy, they could do so... Bankruptcy Basic Questions Campbell & Coombs 2011-01-31T17:44:47-07:00 http://www.arizonabankruptcylawyerblog.com/2011/01/credit_repair_for_a_fee_what_y.html Can you really "repair" your credit score? Sure...but... if you are considering this option and are going to hire someone to help you do it, be aware of the following: 1. If the credit repair company guarantees the removal of... Credit and Bankruptcy Campbell & Coombs 2011-01-23T17:23:50-07:00 http://www.arizonabankruptcylawyerblog.com/2011/01/dont_give_away_cash_or_propert.html If you are considering bankruptcy and have an asset that may be of value and that may not be exempt in that bankruptcy case, it would be wise to speak with an experienced bankruptcy attorney before you transfer it to... Assets and Bankruptcy Campbell & Coombs 2011-01-16T16:53:29-07:00 http://www.arizonabankruptcylawyerblog.com/2011/01/retirement_accounts_and_bankru.html Retirements accounts are usually safe from common creditors both inside and outside of bankruptcy. If the creditor can't touch the retirement account, it would not be wise for you to do any of the following: 1. Take a loan out... Assets and Bankruptcy Campbell & Coombs 2011-01-09T16:40:29-07:00 http://www.arizonabankruptcylawyerblog.com/2011/01/auto_repossession_avoiding_it.html Fear of Car repossession causes a number of bankruptcy filings. There are alternatives that should be looked at before bankruptcy is used. Assets and Bankruptcy Campbell & Coombs 2011-01-03T16:20:38-07:00 http://www.arizonabankruptcylawyerblog.com/2010/12/will_the_credit_card_accountab.html President Obama signed the "Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure" Act in May of 2009. The law was designed to further restrict credit card practices that the government and many consumer groups considered harmful. A few requirements of the law... Bankruptcy News Campbell & Coombs 2010-12-29T10:57:07-07:00