In a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, the Bankruptcy Trustee acquires all or part of the Debtor’s property and liquidates the Debtor’s non-exempt property. A Debtor is a person who has filed a petition for relief under the Bankruptcy Code. After acquiring all or part of the Debtor's property, the Trustee will then liquidate (sell) the Debtor’s property with proceeds to be used for benefit of Creditors. Unlike Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, the Debtor is not required to repay debts in a repaymen

In 2017, the State of Alabama passed a law concerning alimony that became effective in January of 2018. Governor Ivey signed HB 257, now codified in Ala. Code § 30-2-57, which gives trial courts the discretion to avoid periodic alimony. Periodic alimony refers to alimony granted to a spouse with a stream of income for an indefinite period of time. The new law limits periodic alimony to provide rehabilitative payments. Rehabilitative alimony is financial support that is provid

Steve Ford, Partner at Cockrell, Ford, Townsend & Ritchey, LLP, joined Law Call to discuss the workers' compensation process. If you have been injured on the job, please call us for a free confidential consultation. 205-349-2000. #onthejobinjury #workerscompensation #workerscompensation

Steve Ford, Partner at Cockrell, Ford, Townsend & Ritchey, LLP, joined Law Call to discuss workers' compensation benefits and retirement. If you have been injured on the job, please call us for a free confidential consultation. 205-349-2000. #onthejobinjury #workerscompensation #workerscompensation

Steve Ford, Partner at Cockrell, Ford, Townsend & Ritchey, LLP, joined Law Call to discuss changes in the Alabama workers' compensation laws. If you have been injured on the job, please call us for a free confidential consultation. 205-349-2000. #workerscompensation #workerscompensation #onthejobinjury