On behalf of Simon, Fitzgerald, Cooke, Reed and Welch | Jul 24, 2019 | Chapter 13
Bankruptcy can be an emotionally fraught and financially stressful situation for those from Louisiana to find themselves in. It can be especially frustrating for people to even know which type of bankruptcy case to file, considering the many different options...
On behalf of Simon, Fitzgerald, Cooke, Reed and Welch | Mar 26, 2019 | Chapter 13, Firm News
Encountering serious financial challenges in life is not uncommon. In fact, some Louisiana residents are currently facing foreclosures on their homes or businesses. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is often a means for improving one’s financial circumstances in the short...
On behalf of Simon, Fitzgerald, Cooke, Reed and Welch | Jan 29, 2019 | Chapter 13, Firm News
Louisiana is home to many disabled U.S. military veterans whose sacrifices and courageous service has helped protect and preserve the United States as a free nation. Many people in this state and others are upset about federal bankruptcy laws, saying the current...
On behalf of Simon, Fitzgerald, Cooke, Reed and Welch | Dec 4, 2018 | Chapter 13, Firm News
Louisiana residents who are currently facing serious financial quandaries are definitely not alone in their struggles. Such crises are also not isolated to the general population, as even many celebrities have sought immediate debt relief, such as Chapter 13...
On behalf of Simon, Fitzgerald, Cooke, Reed and Welch | Jul 20, 2018 | Chapter 13, Firm News
Louisiana residents currently facing serious financial problems will be glad to know there may be several debt relief options available. Various bankruptcy codes may apply that affect such options regarding each person’s eligibility status. It is critical that...
On behalf of Simon, Fitzgerald, Cooke, Reed and Welch | Jun 14, 2018 | Chapter 13, Firm News
When financial crisis hits, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and worried about your future. Especially if creditors are calling you every day and lenders in Louisiana are threatening to call in their loans, you may be facing the very real possibility of losing a...
On behalf of Simon, Fitzgerald, Cooke, Reed and Welch | Dec 14, 2017 | Chapter 13, Firm News
If you’re currently facing a financial crisis, you’re far from the only person in Louisiana to be going through such times. Where finances are concerned, there is typically an ebb and flow; some years may be better than others. It’s often surprising...
On behalf of Simon, Fitzgerald, Cooke, Reed and Welch | Dec 12, 2017 | Chapter 13, Firm News
Recent studies suggest there may be prevalent stereotypes against a particular race of people when it comes to certain forms of debt relief. Various psychologists and legal researchers combined efforts to investigate the topic. They have concluded that there are...
On behalf of Simon, Fitzgerald, Cooke, Reed and Welch | Sep 20, 2017 | Chapter 13, Chapter 7, Firm News
You’ve always been told that bankruptcy is something to avoid at all costs. You think it’s the closest thing you can do to breaking the law without actually becoming a criminal. You think it’s wrong, you feel shame for even considering it, and you...
On behalf of Simon, Fitzgerald, Cooke, Reed and Welch | Jul 6, 2017 | Chapter 13, Firm News
Many in Louisiana may think that people with a lot of money are immune to debt struggles. Yet with large amounts of money also often comes significant spending along with the potential of those assets being mismanaged. Another financial responsibility that those...
