Balancing Attorney Life and Mom Strife: Insights on Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, and Student Loan Debt

Top view of financial tools including a calculator, notepad, pen, and rolled cash on a white background.

April 1, 2024 Median Income Levels for Kansas and Missouri Bankruptcy Filers

April 1, 2024 Median Income Levels for Kansas and Missouri Bankruptcy Filers The Means Test looks at your Median Income to determine for which Chapter of Bankruptcy you qualify: Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Most individual debtors filing for bankruptcy relief are required to complete a version of Bankruptcy Form 122. On April 1, 2024, […]

April 1, 2024 Median Income Levels for Kansas and Missouri Bankruptcy Filers Read Post »

successful, consent, check mark, hook, positive, figure, person, structure, isolated, exemption, cutting out, cut out, cropping, check mark, check mark, check mark, check mark, check mark

What does pre-petition debt vs post-petition debt mean?

Understanding Pre-Petition vs. Post-Petition Debt in Bankruptcy What Is Pre-Petition Debt? Pre-petition debt is any debt you owe before your bankruptcy case is filed with the court. The filing date is crucial—it marks the point when your debts are divided into pre-petition and post-petition categories. Examples of pre-petition debt include: When you file for bankruptcy,

What does pre-petition debt vs post-petition debt mean? Read Post »

Navient Student Loan Class Action Suit UPDATE

Navient — Student Loan Debt… Class action suit. (original post 11/9/23) Navient Class Action Suit ** UPDATE ** As additional questions keep coming in regarding this class action suit, here is an update: The matter of Youssef v. Navient Solution; Case No. 23-MC-2113 (HG), Adv. Pro. No 17-1085 has been settled. The proposed Settlement was

Navient Student Loan Class Action Suit ** UPDATE ** Read Post »

Meet Adjunct Professor and Bankruptcy Professional Malissa L. Walden

Malissa L. Walden: Adjunct Professor and Bankruptcy Attorney Who Is Malissa L. Walden? Malissa L. Walden is an experienced bankruptcy attorney. She is the founder of Walden Legal Solutions, LLC. She is also an Adjunct Professor of Bankruptcy Law at the University of Kansas School of Law. Malissa has had a career spanning over two

Meet Adjunct Professor and Bankruptcy Professional Malissa L. Walden Read Post »

A woman extending a compass towards the camera, creating a focus on direction outdoors.

Empower Yourself: Practical Steps to Navigate Overwhelm

Navigating Overwhelm: A Journey to Empowerment by Michele Gooch … I read this post this week and knew I had to share it. I think we have all been there, wading through the overwhelm. I appreciate the practical steps provided. Now, I just have to remember to keep the tools in my back pocket moving forward.

Empower Yourself: Practical Steps to Navigate Overwhelm Read Post »

Navient Student Loan Class Action Suit

Navient — Student Loan Debt… Class action suit. Do you have private Navient Student Loans? Keep reading! In the class action case of Youssef v. Navient Solutions, et. al., Navient has reached a settlement, and you may qualify for relief. Who qualifies for relief? You filed for bankruptcy protection on or after October 17, 2005;

Navient Student Loan Class Action Suit Read Post »

Exploring Stress Relief: Real Responses from Moms

Moms, What Do You Do for Stress Management? When looking for stress relief options: Go straight to the source— In a recent poll Moms were asked what they do for stress management. Below are some of the responses. While some may have been said in jest, they are likely the most truthful and/or wishful-thinking. Hide.

Exploring Stress Relief: Real Responses from Moms Read Post »

Student Loan Debt Forgiveness: IDR – The New Debt Relief Program

Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Round … — What now. As I posted in January, Student Loan Debt Relief has been a hot topic for some time now. You can’t scroll through a news feed without seeing a new story – a promise of hope. A dashed chance for forgiveness. Legal fights, forgiveness blocked, new proposals,

Student Loan Debt Forgiveness: IDR – The New Debt Relief Program Read Post »

Close-up of a hand signing a legal document with a fountain pen, symbolizing signature and agreement.

What You Need to Know About Bankruptcy Reaffirmation Agreements

Understanding Reaffirmation Agreements in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Considering Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? You can skip this post! Reaffirmation agreements only apply to Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases. What is a Reaffirmation Agreement? A reaffirmation agreement is a new contract between you and a creditor. By signing it, you agree to continue paying off a specific debt, even

What You Need to Know About Bankruptcy Reaffirmation Agreements Read Post »

Explore various options for affordable mental health care, including low-cost therapy, online resources, and community support. Discover how to access professional help without breaking the bank, and learn about crisis hotlines and support groups. Your mental well-being is important, and there are ways to get the help you need within your budget.

Affordable Mental Health Care: Navigating Therapy on a Budget

Mental Health on a Budget: How to Afford Therapy How can I afford to see a therapist? Professional services are so expensive, I’m already drained. Life. Is. Hard. We get it. Each year one in five women compared with one in eight men have a mental disorder, such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or

Affordable Mental Health Care: Navigating Therapy on a Budget Read Post »

Walden Legal Solutions, LLC

Legal Solutions, Delivered Virtually

Insights on Accessible Legal Solutions