Many homeowners have heard the term “short sale,” but don’t really know what it means.  A short sale is basicall or texty a bank agreeing to accept less than the amount owed on a mortgage in exchange for avoiding foreclosure.  As a result of the economic downturn of 2008, impacting both the housing market and...Read More

“Credit Monitoring” is when one screens his or her own credit history in order to detect any suspicious activities or changes. Various companies such as Lifelock, offers their services on a subscription basis to help people who are interested in the service to detect credit related fraud and identity theft. However, is this extra layer...Read More

“Theresa really helped me through a difficult situation and provided a simple solution at a reasonable rate. I highly recommend Theresa for legal matters.” –T.C. “Back in the early 2000s, I taught Alternative Dispute Resolution at the Southern New England School of Law (now the UMass School of Law). Theresa was a star student in...Read More

This week, I’d like to start a series of blog posts dedicated to the possibility of success after bankruptcy. You might be on this website because you are nervous about the bankruptcy process. You might be wondering if it is truly right for you, and if it will give you the fresh start that you...Read More