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How Will Your Divorce (and Your Ex’s Debt) Affect Your Future?

Getting divorced in Wisconsin means accepting a lot of significant changes. Most people understand this and look forward to making lifestyle transitions, such as starting new relationships, pursuing career advancement and escaping abusive situations. Sadly, few are prepared for how their divorces might impact their debts. What will happen to your debts after you split? […]

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Utility Shutoffs: Learning From Wisconsin Bankruptcy

It’s easy to take certain things for granted, especially when you’re preoccupied with your fight to stay ahead of debt. If you’re like many people, you might be completely unprepared for the harsher realities of life — like when your lights or heat get turned off. Nobody should find themselves forced to go without life’s […]

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Learning Your Way Around Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Having debt problems isn’t a life sentence. Unfortunately, far too many people lack the knowledge needed to extract themselves from overwhelming liabilities – It’s easy to feel lost in a labyrinth of bills. Could seeking court-ordered financial protection help you? Here’s why so many consumers with debt problems pursue Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Milwaukee and […]

Helping Milwaukee & Waukesha Consumers Use Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

It’s time to admit it. You’ve been unable to keep up with your debts, and they’re not magically going away. As the bills mounted, you knew you needed to act, but it wasn’t clear where to turn. Now that you’ve sunk into more debt than you can handle, however, you deserve a lifeline. Fortunately, you’re […]

How to Stop Wage Garnishment Immediately in Milwaukee

What might your debt problems mean for your future? For most people, owing money is nothing new, but things can get far worse than simply having to deal with annoying creditors. You might soon discover that wage garnishment makes it harder than ever to get back to a healthy financial state. Want to learn how […]

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Car Repossession: Getting Your Car Back

Having your car repossessed can throw everything into turmoil. When you can’t drive, it’s harder to earn income, care for your family and obtain the necessities you need to function. Even worse, you might feel like you have no other option but to sit there and take it. Repo agencies don’t mess around, and fighting […]