With 75 Years Experience The Law Office Of Deitz, Shields & Freeburger Is Here To Assist You When You Need Them. If You Need Help With Bankruptcy, DUI, Personal Injury, Wills, Estates, Criminal, Business Law Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Wills-Living Trust,Elderly Law And Adoptions. Be Sure To Give Us A Call.
Although filing bankruptcy stops, or stays, all efforts to collect debts, the Bankruptcy Code excludes actions to collect child support or spousal maintenance from the stay unless the creditor attempts to collect from the property of the estate. In a Chapter 7 proceeding, property of the estate includes all possessions, money, and interests the debtor owns at the time he or she files. Money earned after the bankruptcy is filed, however, is not property of the estate. Since most child and spousal support is paid out of the debtor’s current income, the bankruptcy should have little impact.
Adoption
Guardianship
Practically speaking, many members of the baby boomer generation are taking care of their elderly parents. We can assist with elder law issues such as seeking guardianship and conservatorship, or preserving assets devoted to the care of their aged relatives through the creation of special needs trusts.
Spousal Support
Neither a Chapter 7 nor a Chapter 13 discharge affects future child or spousal support obligations. In other words, even at the conclusion of the bankruptcy proceeding, these on-going obligations remain.
Have you or a family member been arrested for a crime? If so, you need a strong and effective criminal defense effort. Your future is at stake.
DUI/DWI
A conviction for DUI / DWI will have many adverse effects on your life. You will lose your driver’s license. Your insurance premiums will skyrocket. You will have a criminal record and you may go to jail. If you have been arrested for drunk driving, you need a strong and effective defense effort.
Traffic Violations
A “minor†traffic violation isn’t minor when it could cause you to lose your license and pay increased auto insurance. This is especially the case for commercial drivers who face the possibility of losing their livelihood. With so much on the line, it isn’t a viable option to ignore speeding tickets and other moving violations.
Sex Crimes
Criminal charges for assault, sex offenses, theft, drug charges and DUI, including those obtained while in college or technical school
Burglary
Theft
Misdemeanors
In your case, our firm will closely examine the evidence and circumstances surrounding your arrest. We will pay particular attention to procedures the police used before and after your arrest, looking for a way to obtain a dismissal if that is possible. In serious misdemeanor and felony cases, we may work with a private investigator, forensic evidence specialist, psychologist, or other professionals who can provide support for your case.
Embezzlement
The rules pursuant to which debts are discharged, or eliminated, are different depending on which type of bankruptcy is filed. A Chapter 13 discharge nullifies most debts. Exceptions to Chapter 13 discharge include claims for spousal and child support; some educational loans; drunk-driving liabilities; criminal fines and restitution obligations; civil liability for damages from malicious injury to another; debts not included in the bankruptcy in time for the creditor to properly respond; certain tax liability; debt from fraud, larceny or embezzlement; and certain long-term obligations, such as home mortgages, that extend beyond the term of the plan.
Drug Crimes
If you have been arrested for a misdemeanor or felony crime, contact our Union County drug possession lawyers for a consultation.
Whatever stage your business is in, the business law attorneys at Deitz, Shields & Freeburger, L.L.P. can provide knowledgeable advice and practical solutions.
Adults at any stage of life have a need for estate planning services. At a minimum, this should include a will and an advance health care directive (living will). A marriage, the birth of a child, impending retirement, or other significant event should cause you to review your estate documents. Estate planning — done wisely — can help you provide for your family’s needs and give you peace of mind.
Wills
Trusts
Power of Attorney
It is never too early to start planning for the future of your estate. Putting a plan in place now can provide your loved ones with the peace of mind they will need once you are gone. As estate law attorneys, we provide a full range of legal services. Let us help you draft your will, assign powers of attorney, and address your family's future needs.
Probate
Many people have needless fears about probate, thinking it is costly and time-consuming. Properly handled though, probate administration is an orderly and efficient process for closing out the financial affairs of an estate.
Bankruptcy law is exceedingly complex, in terms of the statutes themselves and in practical terms. Success in this field requires astute legal insights, strong negotiation skills, and a realistic understanding of what is and is not achievable given the circumstances of a particular situation.
Foreclosure
Hardworking people across the country, regardless of their line of work and other personal circumstances, have suffered the effects of the sluggish economy. Now they are worried about losing their home to foreclosure and losing a portion of their much-needed paycheck to wage garnishment. The lawyers at Deitz, Shields & Freeburger, L.L.P., have been stopping foreclosure and wage garnishment for more than 30 years.
Tax Law
Debt Collection
In most instances, the bankruptcy case is filed by the debtor, which is considered a voluntary bankruptcy. Once the debtor files the bankruptcy petition, he or she is immediately entitled to relief from creditors through the bankruptcy procedure known as the automatic stay. The automatic stay freezes all debt-collection activity and forces the creditors to allow the bankruptcy proceeding to determine how payment will be made.