This year, the IRS is warning people not to expect tax refunds to process as quickly, or be as large, as they were in the past. This will no doubt prove frustrating to the many Wisconsin families who rely on their tax refund to make ends meet after splurging over the...
Bankruptcy Code Reverts To Pre-Covid Rules
On December 27, a number of changes to the bankruptcy code that were put in place to help creditors and debtors ride out the pandemic expired. The Hanson & Payne team has discussed this change with our Milwaukee area clients who may be impacted, but we thought it would be a good...
Will Filing For Bankruptcy Give You A Fresh Start If Your Spouse Committed Fraud?
When you get married, you pledge that you will love your spouse for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until parted by death. But this is easier said than done… especially if your spouse commits fraud, hides it from you, and even filing for bankruptcy may...
Adversary Matters Reveal The Rest Of The Story
Do you remember when Paul Harvey used to come on the radio and tell us “the rest of the story?” He would weave a captivating tale presenting little-known or forgotten facts, and then at the end he would share that the subject he was talking about was something we all thought we...
Can Creditors Appeal The Ruling Of A Bankruptcy Court?
If you recall anything you learned about the legal system in your high school civics class, it’s probably the fact that the United States Supreme Court is the highest court in the land. Your teacher might even have told you that any case could eventually end up there if the parties involved...
It’s A Gouda Time To Figure Out Which Chapter Of The Bankruptcy Code To File Under
Saying you are thinking about filing for bankruptcy is about as descriptive as saying you are running to the store to get some cheese. While there are not as many chapters of the bankruptcy code as there are types of cheeses in Wisconsin, it is necessary to be more precise in order...
The Holiday Rush Is Here, But Don’t Assume You Need To File For Bankruptcy Before The End Of The Year
The holiday season is officially upon us, which means folks are counting down to the end of the year. People often assume that this is Hanson & Payne’s busy season, with Milwaukee area residents and businesses rushing to file for bankruptcy before the clock strikes midnight on December 31. But...
3 Things to Know About Bankruptcy and Real Estate
Hanson & Payne is known as one of the top bankruptcy firms in the Milwaukee area, but we also represent clients in real estate transactions. Where these two very different areas of law overlap is where our experienced team members shine.
Our firm gets a lot of...
Bankruptcy Is One Option For Folks Struggling To Pay Utility Bills
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, Wisconsinites should prepare for a winter that is colder than normal with above average snowfall. The popular publication says the ‘Lower Lakes’ region where Milwaukee is located will be “colder than normal, with the coldest temperatures in early December and late January to mid-February. Both...
Why Do So Many Empty Storefronts Become Spirit Halloweens?
It is spooky how quickly empty storefronts turn into Spirit Halloween stores this time of year. Across the country, around 1,500 vacant buildings come to life for a few weeks each fall. The orange banners go up as soon as pumpkin spice lattes go on sale, then everything gets packed away the...