Creditors will threaten consumers with empty threats hoping the consumer will be scared into sending payments.  One common threat is that the creditor will garnish your wages if you don’t pay.  Yes, your creditor can garnish your wages.  No, it’s not going to happen tomorrow.  In order for your creditor to garnish your wages, your [...]

8/23/2010 7:44:43 PM

Divorce is often times a highly emotional event and parties tend to make decisions based on their emotions that just don’t make financial sense.  When planning for a divorce or during the divorce process, educate yourself on your financial situation.  Make a list of all of your marital assets and debts.  Know what your legal [...]

8/9/2010 1:10:55 PM

As awful as this sounds, this happens!  Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) is a real problem in high-conflict divorce and custody cases.  PAS occurs when one parent allows their anger towards the other parent harm the child.  In the most severe cases, the child will be “brainwashed” into fearing or hating the other parent.  As you [...]

7/26/2010 9:00:52 AM

Divorce can be a long and costly process.  However, there are some ways to keep your costs down: 1.  TALK about your emotions to your friends or psychologist.  Remember that your attorney is charging you hundreds of dollars by the hour, so don’t waste time talking to your attorney about how you feel but focus on [...]

7/12/2010 9:00:23 AM

Researchers in Massachusetts led by Brown University’s Dr. Rose McDermott have found that divorce catches “and spreads like a disease.”  Read the story here. The above information is for general information only and is not legal advice.  Call Shalamar J. Parham, Attorney at Law, at 678-439-1482 for your consultation.

7/6/2010 9:12:35 AM

Generally, that is NOT a good idea.  If you are behind on your mortgage and you are not be able to catch up the amount that you owe to the mortgage company then you should consider postponing filing for bankruptcy until you can catch up or filing for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.  Despite the common misconception, [...]

6/14/2010 5:47:18 PM

After you file your Petition for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, the Court will set your case down for a 341 Meeting of the Creditors.  When you get the Hearing Notice in the mail you may be a little anxious if you do not know what to expect.  The 341 Hearing is your creditors’ opportunity to ask [...]

6/7/2010 9:00:01 AM

During these tough times, people are more conscious of where they spend their money including on legal fees.  With legal forms becoming more readily available on the internet, people are able to start legal actions more easily without an attorney.  In fact, you may be able to successfully handle the case without an attorney from [...]

5/31/2010 9:00:10 AM

Bankruptcy debtors should be aware of the severe consequences of committing bankruptcy crimes including fraud. Watch this video for general information related to the bankruptcy process. The above is for general information only and is not legal advice.  Please consult an attorney for legal advice related to your specific case. Shalamar J. Parham, Attorney At [...]

5/24/2010 9:00:23 AM

The best way to help yourself if you are in an accident is to know what to do before the accident happens. The above is for general information only and is not legal advice.  Please contact a personal injury attorney for legal advice related to your specific case. Shalamar J. Parham, Attorney At Law Parham [...]

5/17/2010 9:00:29 AM