Monroe County Law Blog

Pennsylvania citizens who file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy will undergo the process of having to sell some of their assets. While it's a common misconception that you'll have to sell all of your assets, that's actually not the case. State and federal laws help to...

Bankruptcy is a legal process that can discharge certain unsecured debts, such as credit cards, past due utilities, and medical bills. When Pennsylvania consumers file for bankruptcy, they must list all debts on the petition, even credit cards with a zero balance....

It is not uncommon for people to find themselves overwhelmed with credit card debt. When those individuals hear about the concept of credit card debt forgiveness, they envision a reality in which all their debt magically vanishes. However, that is not how credit card...

Come January 2, the holidays officially end, and it is back to routine living. Many Pennsylvania residents put the holidays out of their mind and don’t expect to think much about them for at least another 11 months. And then bills start to arrive. Credit card...