by Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | May 31, 2013 | Credit Card Debt, Firm News
Virtually everyone has had a high credit card balance at one point in their lives. Many California residents know the sickening feeling of carrying high levels of debt from month to month, and the stress and worry that comes along with a worsening debt problem. One...
by Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | May 20, 2013 | Firm News, Medical Debt
California residents are aware that cancer is not only a serious medical concern, but is also poses a significant risk of financial distress. A recently released study confirms this assumption, and suggests that people who are diagnosed with cancer are more than twice...
by Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | May 13, 2013 | Firm News, Personal Bankruptcy
A recent news article demonstrates that financial hardship can affect individuals from all walks of life, including those who have enjoyed wealth and fame throughout long careers. Many California residents will remember Janice Dickinson from her career as a fashion...
by Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | May 9, 2013 | Chapter 13, Firm News
Residents of California often know that filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a viable debt relief option, but may not understand exactly how the process works. One recently published piece aims to inform consumers about the process of working through a Chapter 13...
by Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | May 6, 2013 | Firm News, Personal Bankruptcy
Once a California consumer has made the decision to file for bankruptcy, the next step involves taking action to begin that process. One portion of the preparation is determining how to pay for the filing and legal costs associated with a personal bankruptcy...