- Divorce
- Child SupportChapter 13 bankruptcy allows you to keep all of your property. Unlike Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Chapter 13 is a reorganization bankruptcy designed for individuals with regular income who can pay back their debts through a monthly repayment plan over 3 to 5 years. This allows you to catch up on debts, such as missed car or mortgage payments, and child support payments.
- Guardianship
- Spousal SupportAfter this, you will receive a discharge to wipe out your debts. Exceptions to the discharge include taxes you may owe to the IRS or state, student loans, alimony, maintenance or support payments, OWI (Operating While Intoxicated)-related debts, and fraud-related debts.
- Estate Planning
- Wills
- Trusts
- Probate
- BankruptcyFor clients in Milwaukee and Waukesha, a Chapter 7 bankruptcy will help to erase credit card debt, medical bills, judgments, garnishment, and protect personal property including your home and car, provided the values thereof do not exceed your allowed bankruptcy exemptions. You may think that new bankruptcy legislation prohibits the filing of a Chapter 7, but this is only one of the numerous bankruptcy myths. It is quite simply not true.
- ForeclosureHere at Burr Law Office, attorney Michael Burr has the experience and skills to help individuals and their families as they face pressing financial concerns, including foreclosure, and debt negotiation and consolidation. Depending on your circumstances, filing for a Chapter 7, or a 13 bankruptcy, may not be the best choice. After considering your specific needs and particular circumstances, Attorney Michael Burr will personally help you determine the best option for your unique situation, which may be debt settlement.