Nancy BurnettNov 13, 20181 minBankruptcy: Will I lose my home?It largely depends on whether your mortgage payments are current or past due and how much equity you own in your home. Equity is the valu...
Nancy BurnettNov 3, 20181 minBankruptcy and ImmigrationNOTE: I am not an immigration lawyer When it comes to bankruptcy, immigrations have some additional concerns. Will I be deported if I fil...
Nancy BurnettApr 22, 20182 minWhat happens during an initial consultation?An initial consultation is a first meeting between a lawyer and a potential client. It has multiple purposes. First, the lawyer and clien...
Nancy BurnettApr 7, 20183 minFair Debt Collection - Part II(This is the second part of a two-part series on the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.) MISLEADING ACTS Misleading acts are pro...
Nancy BurnettMar 31, 20183 minFair Debt Collection - Part IThe federal government found there was evidence of abusive and deceptive practices by debt collectors. Legislators believed this contribu...
Nancy BurnettMar 20, 20182 minCredit RepairCredit repair is the correction of incorrect items on your credit report. Negative items on your credit report can cause you to be denied...
Nancy BurnettMar 12, 20181 minFREE (really!) Credit ReportsYes, you can get a free copy of your credit report. Credit reporting agencies are required by law to provide you with a copy of your own ...
Nancy BurnettMar 8, 20183 minDivorce and Credit Card DebtMary and Bill recently divorced. Their divorce decree stated that Bill would pay the balances on their three joint credit card accounts. ...