Although the practice of incarceration for debtors existed for centuries in Europe, the earliest record of a debtor’s prison in America dates back to Salem, Massachusetts in 1678. It was determined that almost two out of three Europeans that came to America in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries arrived as
Finances are the leading cause of stress and it is estimated that 95% of people worry about debt. It has been said that when it comes to money there are two types of people in this world: those who worry about it and those who don’t. Stress is a life
Like most life-altering decisions we have to make, filing for bankruptcy has a reputation filled with inaccuracies that make it a frightening choice. Knowing the truth can eliminate any fear you may have if you are considering bankruptcy protection and the following are some of the most common misconceptions and
The history of bankruptcy goes back thousands of years. During the Old Testament, writings attest to the fact that many people struggled with money. Individuals became indentured servants to pay off their debt and money often went to the creditor before the family could meet their basic necessities. The social
Most people never thought they would have to file for bankruptcy. The staff at The Law Office of Robert H. Pflueger, P.A. knows and understands that life can be unpredictable. A divorce can mean a drastic drop in income. Medical bills can go far beyond what your insurance will pay