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Law Office of Robert L. Firth April 13, 2020

Consumer Bankruptcy Changes in the CARES Act

The massive $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief law also includes some legal relief for both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 consumer debtors.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth April 6, 2020

Enhanced Unemployment Benefits Under the CARES Act

The greatly enhanced unemployment benefits mean much more money each week, for longer, for many more kinds of workers, and for many others.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth March 30, 2020

$1,200 Coming Soon to Most U.S. Adults

The huge emergency coronavirus law will provide, “as rapidly as possible,” over 80 percent of American adults with money, many getting $1,200.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth March 26, 2020

Can a Durable Power of Attorney Help You?

No one likes thinking about death or incapacity. Yet, preparing a solid estate plan now can help ease some of the burdens later. An estate plan should include various documents, including a general power of attorney.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth March 23, 2020

Tax Filing and Payment Extended to July 15

The federal April 15, 2020 tax filing and payment deadlines have been postponed to July 15, 2020. Also, no interest or penalties accrue.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth March 16, 2020

Priority Debt for Intoxicated Driving

If you injured someone by unlawfully driving while intoxicated, the resulting personal injury debt would be a priority debt in bankruptcy.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth March 9, 2020

Avoiding Paying Prior Employee Debt

If you prefer NOT to pay back wages to a present or prior employee, bankruptcy can help you use the law to prevent it being a priority debt.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth March 2, 2020

Paying Employee Debt in Chapter 13

If you prefer to pay back wages to a present or prior employee, you can do so in Chapter 13 especially well if that debt is a priority one.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth Feb. 24, 2020

Paying Employee Debt in Bankruptcy

If you prefer to pay back wages to a present or prior employee, bankruptcy can help you do so if you use the law in that employee’s favor.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth Feb. 17, 2020

Commissions Owed to Independent Contractor

If you owe sales commissions to an independent contractor when you file bankruptcy, it may be a priority debt. Here’s what determines this.

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