One of the first questions I typically get in bankruptcy consultations is, “what do I do with the debt?” As with most things, the answer is “it depends.” It depends on the type of debt and your personal situation, but in general, the below are …
Welcome to Essex Richards’ Bankruptcy Blog
Welcome to the first blog post from the bankruptcy group at Essex Richards. I often think about what my clients have been through before they make the decision to give me a call. They have likely been putting off calling for months, sometimes years, so …
Answers to 10 Bankruptcy FAQs – Some Answers May Surprise You
By Heather Culp I have helped hundreds of people obtain bankruptcy discharges in my 20 years as an attorney. Here are the answers to the ten most commonly asked questions during my initial bankruptcy consultations: Does my spouse have to file for bankruptcy, too? NO. …
Thinking of starting your own business? Learn from others’ mistakes
Originally Published by The Charlotte Business Journal on January 27, 2017. By Heather Culp The survival statistics for small businesses are discouraging. The Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy reports that for American small businesses (defined as fewer than 500 employees) that started anytime from 1994 …