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When dealing with security clearances, most people are aware that there are secret clearances and top-secret clearances which allow access to classified material.  Most importantly, secret and top-secret clearances are the required prerequisites in order to

Earlier this week, it was announced that weapons manufacturer Colt Defense would exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy as the court had approved their reorganization plan.

This week, Montgomery hosts the Alabama’s Distinguished Young Women (DYW) Program to determine who will represent Alabama in the national program in Mobile in June.  This program was formerly known as America’s Junior Miss.  High School Seniors compete for schola

I am sure that all of us have been pleasantly surprised and relieved by the substantial decrease in gasoline prices over the past year.  As a bankruptcy attorney, I am glad cheaper gas has allowed my clients who are struggling with debt to have a few extra dollars each month to meet their needs.  But this goo

When you or your spouse passes away, your children may be eligible for Survivors Benefits, just as you or your spouse may be eligible for Widow’s Benefits – the subject of my previous blog post.

As we are celebrate 2016, we are all quickly reminded that it is tax time.  Once again, it is important that you stay diligent in making sure that your tax preparer is reflecting accurate information on your tax return.  BEWARE of tax preparers promising you a large tax refund without reviewing your income.  It is important for you to understand that if you allow a tax prepa

Happy New Year!

Have you set your New Year’s resolutions yet? If you ended 2015 stressed and struggling with debt, why not resolve to relieve that stress in the coming 365 days and start a clean slate with your credit and financial future.

There’s no denying that many people still feel nervous about filing bankruptcy.  They know they have financial problems, but they tell themselves “Bankruptcy is only for people who don’t have jobs, right?

This is the time of the year when we typically review what we have done in the past year and make plans for changes in the year before of us.  Many of us will resolve to lose weight, quit smoking or quit drinking.  We make these decisions because we are concerned about our health and general we