20 Jun 2012

Can Bankruptcy Help?

At the Maryland Bankruptcy Center, we tell at least 1 person per day that they are NOT eligible to file bankruptcy or that bankruptcy is not a good idea. On the other hand, we tell most people who call that filing bankruptcy in Maryland is the right choice. Why is that? Chances are, if you […]

14 May 2012

When Should I Talk to A Bankruptcy Attorney?

Through my national bankruptcy connections I recently became friends with Quinton Pelley, one of the premier bankruptcy attorneys in the state of Texas. He was kind enough to share with me some great articles/blogs that he has written in the bankruptcy field for potential bankruptcy filers. I think that this one is excellent, so I […]

28 Apr 2012

Maryland Bankruptcy and Credit Card Debt

The Basics of Credit Card Debt and Bankruptcy in Maryland In an economy where housing problems dominate the headlines, high interest credit cards still remain one of the largest issues consumers face in their fight for financial health. It should come as no surprise to learn then, that credit card debt is still one of […]

29 Dec 2011

Married and Filing for Bankruptcy

If you are married and filing for bankruptcy, it is important to think about how it will affect your spouse. When a person is married, then both that person and their spouse are basically co-signers on any credit cards and bank accounts held jointly. So, if your spouse files for bankruptcy, then you are both […]

16 Oct 2011

Secured v. Unsecured Debts

As a Maryland bankruptcy attorney I have found that many of my clients have misconceptions about which types of debts can be discharged in bankruptcy. I feel every consumer should be educated about which types of debts can be discharged before deciding to file for bankruptcy. Secured vs. Unsecured Debts I have found that a […]

11 Sep 2011

Record Year for Bankruptcy’s So Far

Bankruptcy filings in June declined for both individuals and businesses. Still, bankruptcies so far this year are 9 percent ahead of last year’s monthly average, according to data compiled from court records by Automated Access to Court Electronic Records. If the pace continues for the next six months, 2010 will have the most bankruptcies since […]

19 Aug 2011

Why Should I Hire a Bankruptcy Attorney in Maryland?

At the moment you are searching the web to get information about filing Bankruptcy in Maryland. I am attorney David L. Ruben, Esquire, and although I have been practicing bankruptcy law in Maryland for nearly 20 years, I still learn new things each day. My goal is to provide the best bankruptcy legal services possible. […]

19 Aug 2011

Maryland Bankruptcy Laws Empower Citizens In Debt

If you are struggling with debt in Maryland, chances are you are feeling powerless. Collection agents are skilled at making you feel stressed and hopeless through embarrassing phone calls at work and home; threatening letters; and sometimes legal action. The collection companies want you to feel that your only choice to stop the harassment is […]

22 Jul 2011

Filing Bankruptcy In Maryland in 2011

  The last few years have brought about economic changes that Americans were not prepared for and had not experienced in their lifetime.  For many people, financial security disappeared as home values plunged, jobs were lost, debts rose, and help was nowhere to be found.  More Americans have faced with the decision to file for bankruptcy.    As we […]

22 Feb 2011

Maryland Bankruptcy and Filing Taxes

This article was taken from an article by Jay Fleishman, a bankruptcy attorney in New York who writes interesting bankruptcy articles almost on a daily basis: BANKRUPTCY AND FILING TAXES Many people who need to file bankruptcy have other financial issues swirling around them as well, and taxes seem to loom the largest. Some have […]