What’s the difference between the automatic stay and discharge when I filed bankruptcy?

The “Automatic Stay” is the federal court order that goes into effect immediately when we file. It says that no creditors are allowed to take any action against the debtor to try and collect a debt. The stay expires once the debtor gets his or her discharge or the bankruptcy…

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Please help victims of domestic violence and their pets!

Dear family, friends and colleagues, Your help is urgently needed! Do you have 30 minutes or $5 to spare to help victims of domestic violence and their beloved pets? This is a non-profit organization I co-founded several years ago to try and address an urgent, unmet need of domestic violence…

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