Accidental Bankruptcy in the Mankato, Minnesota Area?

You’re in your parked car ready to drive away. Then it hits you. Literally. Another driver backs into you. Perhaps they were distracted. You don’t care about that. You care that your car is damaged, and your back hurts. You sue for damages. The other driver files for bankruptcy. What now? Typically, when someone files

Bankruptcy During Tax Season

While bankruptcies occur year round, timing is everything. Once you have determined you need to file for bankruptcy, consult with local attorneys, especially those whose practice focuses exclusively on bankruptcy. Factors such as assets, upcoming life changes (like marital status), and pending judgments you might have affect when you should file. As you can see

The Importance of Having Support When Filing Bankruptcy

Support is underrated. Without any support, our minds may wander. We may be continually distracted from doing what we need to do. But, if we’re supported by someone who has our best interests at heart, we gain focus. Our supporters many times have the perspective we need to bring clarity to our situation. If ever

4 Post-Bankruptcy Planning Tips for Mankato Residents

So you survived bankruptcy. Now what? Maybe you think it was just a passing phase. Some other guy caused your pain. You can just go back to operating as before, right? Actually, you should take a closer look at your future vision. While there are many steps you could take, we want you to nail

Learning New Habits After Filing for Bankruptcy

Whenever you think of bankruptcy, you probably conjure up something negative. You might worry if it will happen again. First, realize you aren’t a pawn of your circumstances. You can take active steps to determine a brighter future for yourself. One of those steps involves learning new habits. The bankruptcy attorneys at Behm Law Group

Proper Business Planning Can Help You Avoid Bankruptcy

With more user-friendly technology emerging, the number of new entrepreneurs continues to increase. While entrepreneurship is important, most start-ups fizzle before they pop. With bankruptcy being a possibility, we suggest considering all possibilities when you create your business plan. Bankruptcy law as it pertains to business differs according to the state in which the business

Protect Yourself from Discrimination Against Bankruptcy Filers

When discrimination makes the news, people pay attention. We all like to think we are fair-minded individuals. Even fair-minded individuals have differences of opinion. If it weren’t for these differences of opinion, we probably wouldn’t need a set of laws to follow. But, we do. The Mankato bankruptcy attorneys at Behm Law Group, Ltd., want

How to Limit Bankruptcy Risk When Starting a Business

Budding entrepreneurs fill the news pages daily. Everyone wants to create that next product or service others will want. The idea of starting your own business brings thoughts of glamour and excitement. And it should! Don’t forget that business skills are needed, too. If you haven’t carefully considered all aspects of your fledgling enterprise, bankruptcy

Are Student Loans Discharged When Filing Bankrutpcy in Minnesota?

Everyone knows the cost of higher education has increased dramatically. Students grumble about the cost of their student loans, and rightfully so. According to Bloomberg, college costs have soared over 500% since 1985. Who wants to be in debt before they even start their first job? No wonder students might seek ways to erase this debt,