Howard E. Knispel, P.C.

03/12/2024

Navigating Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: What Happens When Payments are Late, and Strategies to Avoid Dismissal or Conversion"

Being a week late on your bankruptcy payment is probably no big deal — in most cases.

03/09/2024

Joe Biden has made more use of immigration “parole” than any American president to bypass an uncooperative Congress, but he’s hardly the first.

Joe Biden has made more use of immigration “parole” than any American president to bypass an uncooperative Congress, but he’s hardly the first.

03/08/2024

Major US Companies, including WeWork and Rite Aid, declare bankruptcy in 2023 amid economic challenges.

It’s been a rough year for some household-name US retailers and businesses. As the economy emerged out of the Covid-19 pandemic, companies faced a laundry list of problems arising from high costs, supply shortages and growing competition.

03/07/2024

The share of immigrants in the U.S. labor force has steadily increased for more than a decade, and that growth is poised to continue — a trend economists say benefits the American workforce and economy.

Immigrants are helping the U.S. labor force grow, counterbalancing trends such as lower birth rates and an aging population that would otherwise shrink it.

03/05/2024

There is a way back from bankruptcy with simple steps you can take to start rebuilding your credit.

Is it possible to remove bankruptcies from your credit report? Learn what steps can be taken and how to rebuild your credit after a bankruptcy.

03/04/2024

Car accident statistics broken down by state that includes causes and when then occur.

Browse statistics of dying in a car crash, with data broken down by state, causes (speeding and alcohol impairment) and time.

03/02/2024

U.S. immigration law imposes penalties for unlawful presence in the country. Staying in the U.S. without a visa or other permission can prohibit a person from reentering for three years, 10 years or even permanently. However, applicants for certain immigration benefits may be exempt or may qualify for a waiver from the ban. An experienced immigration attorney can determine what relief may be available.

03/01/2024

Commercial Foreclosures Increase 17 Percent from Last Month and 97 Percent from Last Year

ATTOM just released commercial foreclosure report reveals a significant increase in commercial foreclosures to start off 2024.

02/29/2024

Visas come in two main types—immigrant and nonimmigrant. An immigrant visa is for people who wish to live permanently in the United States, with a green card. Nonimmigrant visas are for those who only wish to stay in the U.S. on a temporary basis, for purposes such as work, tourism or study. An immigration attorney can help you decide the best visa for your situation and advise you about the necessary petitions and applications.

02/28/2024

Injuries can happen to anyone, anywhere, and at any time. At Howard E. Knispel, P.C, we work to obtain compensation for personal injury victims. Visit our website to learn more: www.knispellaw.com

02/27/2024

Historically, about 1 in 1,000 student-loan discharges have been successful in bankruptcy court. Last year, the Justice Department released new guidance for federal lawyers meant to streamline the process and, theoretically, lead to more discharges. In November of 2023, the department said roughly 630 cases had been filed in 10 months using the new system, and that the “vast majority” of those borrowers received full or partial discharges. But whether a borrower can actually have their student loans discharged still depends on which federal lawyer is assigned to the case and in which jurisdiction their case is filed.

For years, erasing student loans through bankruptcy court has been a long, often unsuccessful process. Biden promised to make it easier, but has he?

02/24/2024

More than 9 million legal permanent residents in the United States are eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship but haven’t done so, according to the Office of Homeland Security Statistics. On April 1, the cost of the application to naturalize is climbing as much as 19%.

Nine million legal residents are eligible to become U.S. citizens. The cost of becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen is about to rise.