Serving in the military is an honorable endeavor, but transitioning back to civilian life often presents challenges for veterans. One tool that eases this transition is the GI Bill, a comprehensive legislation designed to support veterans in their post-service lives....
Serving Clients Throughout Upstate South Carolina
Serving Clients Throughout Upstate South Carolina
Year: 2023
What does the automatic stay that comes with bankruptcy mean?
One of the most widely spread falsehoods about bankruptcy is that it is only for financially irresponsible, incompetent individuals. On the contrary, it is an effective tool designed by the government to relieve individuals of overwhelming debt that may not be due to...
Determining if you are eligible for VA disability benefits
As a veteran living in South Carolina, you may wish to apply for disability benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs if you have a serious health condition connected to your military service. For a condition to relate to your service term, it must have...
What do your tax returns have to do with your bankruptcy filing?
Bankruptcy provides a solution for those who are unable to pay their debts and are struggling to make ends meet. If you are considering bankruptcy, you should understand the role that your tax returns play in the process. Not only do you need to ensure that you have...
The difference between a Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy
Many people in South Carolina are finding themselves grappling with increasingly overwhelming amounts of debt. If you include yourself among them, you may be wondering whether you have any realistic way of paying off those debts and achieving financial stability. If...
How does a repossession affect your credit report?
One of the most undesirable consequences of defaulting on a loan is repossession. Losing a vehicle or other significant item can put you in a bind. However, sacrificing a piece of property may only be the start of your worries. A repossession also has consequences for...
Spinal cord damage and veteran disability
A spinal cord injury costs more than just money for an afflicted veteran. From expensive surgeries to life-altering disabilities, there is a lot that goes into recovery and rehabilitation. Knowing the basics of spinal cord damage and how it factors into service...
What is debt collector harassment?
Suffering with debt is already difficult enough without debt collectors making things worse and more stressful. In most cases, debt collectors abide by the laws set out in the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA). However, some will abuse their position of...
What is auditory processing disorder?
If you are a veteran who has problems with your hearing, you are not alone. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, hearing problems are the most common type of disability that American veterans experience in connection with their service. While many...
How your c-file applies to your VA benefit application
As a veteran filing for VA disability benefits, you have the legal right to view your c-file. The VA creates your c-file as soon as you file for disability benefits and it contains everything that the VA has collected about your service history, your medical condition...