Author Archives: Win Mims
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Continued from The Magic of the Automatic Stay: Part I and The Magic of the Automatic Stay: Part II Based on public policy, there are certain acts set out in Section 362(b) for which the stay does NOT automatically arise to protect you or your property when your petition is filed. On the other hand,… Read More »
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Continued from The Magic of the Automatic Stay Many legal writers have observed that the purpose of the stay is to provide a “breathing spell” while the facts in a bankruptcy case are sorted out. Each statutory provision controlling the specific stay relief that arises automatically upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition is set… Read More »
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Tax season is on us once again and many are thinking about how to make the best use of any tax refund to pay down their obligations. Be aware: scammers are out there and are plotting strategies to separate you from your hard-earned tax refund and your income. In a blog published September 18, 2012,… Read More »