Passing a difficult means test will be the topic for another blog post (for those that are over-median earners), but for the purposes of this post, I focus on those who presumably make too much money to qualify for the garden variety Chapter 7 bankruptcy but have found themselves in the unique position to still […]
Former NFL star, Mr. Eddie George, is set to lose his million-dollar home to foreclosure. For many months, Mr. George, through his accountant and agents (presumably all highly competent and paid), has been working towards a loan modification with their mortgage lender. For months, Mr. George's party has been optimistic that foreclosure would be avoided […]
Did you know you can file your bankruptcy any day and at any time? This is correct. If you are facing an emergency financial dilemma, you can prevent further damage by filing for bankruptcy relief and this can be done the same day you decide. How fast can I file for bankruptcy? At Barrios & […]
At Barrios & Machado, it will always be our priority to see that all your questions and concerns are fully answered. We pride ourselves on the focused attention we deliver to each and every one of our clients. At many firms you see a non-attorney spokesperson for your first consultation and after that you are […]
PAYING TO RETAIN YOUR ATTORNEY The issue of fees is probably one of the most important issues we face when retaining an attorney. If you can't pay for the service, it doesn't really matter how great your attorney is. Legal services can be very expensive, and if you are already in a tough situation it […]
RETENCION DE SU ABOGADO El asunto de honorarios es probablemente uno de los mas importantes cuando usted decide contratar a un abogado. Si no puede pagar por los servicio, no importa la calidad de representacion legal. Los servicios legales pueden ser costosos, y si ya se encuentra en un a situación difícil, puede ser imposible […]
LA VIDA, LA LIBERTAD Y LA BUSQUEDA DE LA FELICIDAD--estos son ideales que todos nosotros tenemos cerca a nuestra corazón. A veces las DEUDAS pueden impedir que logremos llegar a dichos ideales. Las deudas no solamente plagan nuestras finanzas pero también plagan todos los aspectos de nuestra vida, quitándonos la tranquilidad. La deuda es como […]
How many attorneys do you know that will sit with you during your initial consultation and by the end of it have your case filed with the bankruptcy court? I personally do not know many, if any. At Barrios & Machado, we are experts in working under high pressure and time constraints. In order to […]
One of debtors' fears when filing for bankruptcy is the fact that they must attend a hearing (sometimes in a courthouse, other times in an office building), but most find that the actual appearance at this hearing is the most "pleasant, pain-free experience" experience of all (except for sometimes finding parking). When you file for […]
Remember, if you will, a time when credit was issued by local vendors for the purchase of grains and meats or extended on the promise that crop and flock would suffice as adequate consideration. Most of you are saying when has that ever happened? Long before many of you were born. Long before I was […]
