I just filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and my first hearing is on August 1st. How long will it take to rebuild my credit, apply for new credit cards, or buy a car and start making payments to raise my FICO score back over 700 if everything is paid on time?

October 10th, 2023

A friend of mine, who is a retired State Department Attorney and teaches Ethics at a local university, has befriended a multi-convicted felon without knowing about the individual's past. Should I inform my friend about this person's criminal history, and could there be any consequences for my friend if this is reported to the Bar?

April 26th, 2023

If you are mentally disabled from birth and the beneficiary of a special needs trust, does that disqualify you from Medicaid in Pennsylvania?

November 4th, 2024

I got my first drug charge for possession of Meth, and I have no criminal record. How can I avoid jail time?

December 4th, 2023

In financial trouble and need to know, if I owe the IRS, a student loan, and have recently had a judgment lien from a small claims case from a landlord, I have an upcoming $1600 due to the latter. Do I pay her, or does the IRS come first?

March 11th, 2023