by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Aug 2, 2017 | Asset Forfeiture
If you find yourself in a position in which you are overrun by debt and unable to manage your payments, you have probably already started receiving phone calls from creditors and letters in the mail demanding payment. Some of these letters and calls may be to inform...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Feb 18, 2016 | Asset Forfeiture
The emotional impact of the repossession of a Wisconsin person’s belongings, along with the fact that such actions are public record, can be severe. Furthermore, when defaulted payments lead to repossessions, the impact can be more significant than the hurting...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Dec 21, 2015 | Asset Forfeiture
According to a recent study by the Institute for Justice, the state of Wisconsin scores above average, but not as well asset could when it comes to the issue of civil asset forfeiture. We’ve previously spoken about civil asset forfeiture in general, and how it...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Nov 25, 2015 | Asset Forfeiture
In our previous post, we spoke a bit about civil asset forfeiture and its use—and potential abuse—by law enforcement in criminal investigation. As we noted, civil asset forfeiture can impact bankruptcy cases, both for creditors and debtors. For debtors, of course,...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Nov 23, 2015 | Asset Forfeiture
Asset forfeiture is a topic that is typically discussed in the context of law enforcement, criminal prosecution and criminal defense, and understandably so. Asset forfeiture can and does impact bankruptcy proceedings, though, and we’ll look at this issue in this and...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Aug 5, 2015 | Asset Forfeiture
Filing for bankruptcy can be a scary process for most people because it’s not something you do on an everyday basis. A majority of people are completely unaware of how the process works let alone the specific laws that will apply to their unique situation. In...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Apr 21, 2015 | Asset Forfeiture
The town of Brokaw, Wisconsin, has been facing a difficult debt situation since a paper mill closed in 2011, leaving them to shoulder the costs of a then unnecessary water utility. As the town’s debts grew, it became more and more clear that some sort of radical...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Apr 20, 2015 | Asset Forfeiture
The foreclosure crisis has definitely slowed down in the United States, but that doesn’t necessary mean that the situation is under control. In fact, there are many homeowners who are still living in their homes after missing mortgage payments for five years or more,...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Apr 10, 2015 | Asset Forfeiture
Student loan debt is a major problem in the United States, and is something the lawmakers promise that they are working on. However, in the meantime, it is causing many headaches for hardworking Americans who cannot afford to keep up with their student loan...
by Miller & Miller Law, LLC | Jan 26, 2015 | Asset Forfeiture
Did you take out an auto loan to buy your car? If you did, chances are you signed an agreement that says your lender can repossess your vehicle without getting a court order or warning you in advance if you fail to make your monthly car payments.However, you do have...