People who are considering filing for bankruptcy are often surprised and disappointed to learn that student loan debt usually cannot be discharged. This debt can often run into many thousands of dollars and be a significant financial burden for many years. Under the...
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Why are bankruptcy trustees taking colleges to court?
On behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Apr 21, 2016 | Firm News, Personal Bankruptcy
The vast majority of parents want nothing more than to see their children succeed both personally and professionally. While the former can typically be accomplished via significant emotional investment, the latter can typically be accomplished via significant...
How does divorce affect Social Security benefits?
On behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Apr 19, 2016 | Firm News, High Asset Divorce
Back in November, our blog began discussing how statistics reveal that more and more couples here in the U.S. are electing to end their marriages later in life, a phenomenon known as "gray divorce." Indeed, we discussed how this could be attributed to a host of...
Some considerations about paying your taxes with a credit card
On behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Apr 16, 2016 | Debt Relief, Firm News
While many people will be out enjoying the warmer temperatures this weekend, many others will be sitting at their kitchen tables or in front of their computers desperately trying to get their taxes done before Monday's deadline. As anyone who has already completed...
Is it time for Pulaski County to “Ban the Box?”
On behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Apr 15, 2016 | Firm News
While most people might not realize it, there has been a concerted effort by states across the nation to help those with criminal pasts secure employment since the recent recession. Specifically, 22 states now have policies in place calling for public and private...
What the Panama Papers teach us about divorce
On behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Apr 12, 2016 | Firm News, High Asset Divorce
A few weeks back, the release of the Panama Papers sent shockwaves around the globe, as they revealed in great detail the extent to which the wealthy and powerful -- from actors and athletes to world leaders and business magnates -- go to shield their assets. For...
How the FDCPA helps keep debt collectors in check – IV
On behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Apr 8, 2016 | Debt Relief, Firm News
When a person's world is turned upside down by something like the onset of a serious illness, a divorce or a sudden termination, they can expect to receive a certain amount of empathy from their friends, family and colleagues over their troubles. Indeed, much of this...
What does the USFSPA have to say about access to medical benefits?
On behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Apr 7, 2016 | Firm News, Military Divorce
In our previous military divorce posts, we've spent some time discussing the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act, a landmark piece of legislation passed by Congress 34 years ago to extend a measure of financial protection to the civilian spouses of...
Just how serious does Arkansas treat the crime of drug possession? – III
On behalf of Robertson, Oswalt, Nony & Associates | Apr 1, 2016 | Firm News
In today's post, our blog will conclude its ongoing discussion of how those arrested for seemingly minor drug crimes here in Arkansas such as possession of a controlled dangerous substance for personal use must not underestimate the severity of the ensuing criminal...
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