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Ambac Financial Group warns of possible bankruptcy

Posted on November 2nd, 2010 No Comments

Ambac Financial Group Inc. recently announced plans to file for bankruptcy by the end of the year.  The bond insurer is considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy or using a prepackaged plan with senior debt holders.  The company has suffered over the past two years since the downturn in the housing market.  Stock in the company fell by 50 percent to 41 cents per share.  In 2007, stocks traded a $95 per share.

A spokesperson for the company said that the company has been considering bankruptcy since March and has gone through several stages of debt negotiation.  ”We’ve been in negotiation with an adhoc group of debt holders for a while, for several months,” stated Peter Pollion.  Wisconsin regulators took over some of Ambac’s assets from its main subsidiary Ambac Assurance Corp. in March.

If you are struggling to pay off debts, you may want to consider talking to a debt negotiations lawyer before considering filing for bankruptcy.  Contact the Milwaukee debt negotiations attorneys of DeLadurantey Law Office, LLC at 414-377-0518 to learn more.

Wisconsin amusement park faces foreclosure

Posted on September 15th, 2010 No Comments

The Wisconsin amusement park where a Florida girl suffered serious injuries after falling 100 feet from a ride is set to go into foreclosure.  Extreme World in Lake Delton had a civil foreclosure action lawsuit filed against it in December but the sale of the property has been delayed several times.

Currently, the sale is set to occur October 19th at the Bank of Wisconsin Dells’ request.  The bank, who won a $2.7 million judgement against the park, did not give a reason for delaying the auction.

If you or someone you know’s property could be facing foreclosure, contact the Milwaukee foreclosure defense lawyers of DeLadurantey Law Office, LLC at 414-377-0518 to learn more about your rights.

Six Flags emerges from Ch. 11

Posted on May 4th, 2010 No Comments

New York City-based Six Flags Inc., the owner of the amusement parks of the same name, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2009 in Delaware citing its inability to refinance its heavy debt burden. At the time, the company’s debt was listed at $2.4 billion.

The company this week emerged from that Chapter 11 bankruptcy backed by $725 million in equity from a new shareholders group headed by Stark Investments of St. Francis.

Six Flags Inc., now called Six Flags Entertainment Corp., will list its new common stock on the New York Stock Exchange.

“This reorganization constitutes the final step in the repositioning of Six Flags globally,” Six Flags St. Louis Park president David Roemer said in a statement. “While the day-to-day operations of our park were never impacted, it’s very exciting to envision a future that will allow us to rapidly grow and expand the array of services and entertainment for every single guest.”

“Investing in the infrastructure of our park will also remain a top priority,” he said. “For Six Flags St. Louis, that means continuing to improve and upgrade all elements of the park and planning for new rides, attractions and special events over the next several years, including of course our highly anticipated 50th anniversary season in 2011.”

These large businesses are only able to emerge from bankruptcy due to the skilled handling of their financial and legal needs. If you are facing financial difficulty or looking for information on filing for bankruptcy, contact the Milwaukee bankruptcy attorneys of the DeLadurantey Law Office, LLC, at 414-377-0518.

Can you be taxed for your forgiven debt?

Posted on February 12th, 2010 No Comments

When individuals are loaded with debt, they often choose to attempt debt negotiation. During this process, creditors may even forgive their debts.

When their debt is forgiven, individuals may be taxed. If their forgiven debt is taxable, they will receive a 1099C form from the bank. In most cases, this forgiven debt will be counted as taxable income.

If you are considering a debt negotiation, contact the Milwaukee debt negotiation lawyers of the DeLadurantey Law Office, LLC, at 414-377-0518.

Can you protect your assets from creditors in a trust?

Posted on December 17th, 2009 No Comments

When individuals are straddled with loads of debt, they often look for options to keep their personal assets away from creditors. One option that many individuals choose is a trust.

A trust has many advantages. For instance, the assets put in the trust can earn interest and can be transferred to other individuals. However, such trusts have very few advantages in hiding assets from creditors. As a result of recent changes in trust laws, creditors generally have access to some assets or income earned by the trust.

If you have any questions about which assets can be protected from creditors, contact the Milwaukee debt negotiation lawyers of the DeLadurantey Law Office, LLC, at 414-377-0518.

Are you liable for debt in your sole proprietorship?

Posted on December 9th, 2009 No Comments

Individuals who own sole proprietorships do not benefit from some of the advantages enjoyed by other types of businesses. One  of these advantages is limited liability.

Limited liability allows individuals who own interests in a business to protect their personal assets from business creditors. This advantage, however, is not afforded to sole proprietorship owners.

If a sole proprietorship owes debts and the business cannot  cover the obligations, then the sole proprietor owner may be forced to use his or her personal assets to pay off the obligations.

If you have questions about your sole proprietorship, contact the Milwaukee bankruptcy lawyers of the DeLadurantey Law Office, LLC, at 414-377-0518.

Do you need credit counseling before filing for bankruptcy?

Posted on December 3rd, 2009 No Comments

People who consider filing for bankruptcy are sometimes required to first undergo credit counseling. This counseling is meant to present potential filers and other options outside of bankruptcy filing.

These alternative solutions can also include debt renegotiation. Under debt renegotiation, debtors can renegotiate the terms of their debts with their creditors.

If you or anyone you know is considering filing for bankruptcy, contact the Milwaukee bankruptcy attorneys of the DeLadurantey Law Office, LLC, at 414-377-0518.

The dangers of zombie debt

Posted on October 21st, 2009 No Comments

While its name might suggest that it is only found in horror movies, zombie debt is a very real and potentially damaging type of debt for many people. Zombie debt applies to debt that has already been settled in bankruptcy court, is the result of fraud or identity theft, or the underlying debt has already reached its statute of limitations.

In other words, the debt should be considered dead, but a creditor or agency is holding someone liable for the debt and interest payments. When this occurs, the best strategy is to contact the creditor or agency and try to resolve the error. If the creditor or agency does not comply, then the person should hire a lawyer to settle the matter.

If you or anyone you know has been a victim of zombie debt, contact the Milwaukee debt renegotiation lawyers of the DeLadurantey Law Office, LLC, at 414-377-0518.

Strategies for improving your credit score

Posted on October 21st, 2009 No Comments

As many people have struggled with debt in the recent recession, some people are trying to borrow money but are being rejected because of their bad credit score. In this situation, some people feel helpless and hope that their credit score will improve with time.

However, these people should employ one of the many strategies for improving a credit score. For instance, people should review their credit reports and check for errors. If they find errors in their report that the credit agency cannot verify, then the credit agency is required to remove the errors from the report.

Other common strategies include paying off all credit card debts and not opening new credit balances to pay off old ones. By employing these strategies, many people are able to improve their credit scores and get the loans that they want.

If you or anyone you know is struggling to pay off debt, contact the Milwaukee debt renegotiation lawyers of the DeLadurantey Law Office, LLC, at 414-377-0518.

Various strategies for paying off credit card debt

Posted on October 15th, 2009 No Comments

Since the recession began, more people than normal have been struggling to pay off their credit card debt. As the credit card debt piles up, the credit card holder faces larger interest rates and ever increasing debts.

Getting out of these debt problems can be difficult for most people, especially if they are facing other income shortfalls. However, there are many strategies for getting out of credit card debt. For instance, many people who change their spending habits find ways to get rid of luxury expenses and use the extra cash to pay off debts.

However, even after cutting other expenses and trying other strategies, some people are still stuck with debt. One option is to file for personal bankruptcy. If you have considered filing for bankruptcy, contact the Milwaukee bankruptcy attorneys of the DeLadurantey Law Office, LLC, at 414-377-0518.

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