Don't spend your long weekend behind bars

Labor Day weekend typically marks the end of summer for most, especially for families with school aged children and college students. Labor Day celebrations will undoubtedly continue throughout the weekend raising the likelihood for motor vehicle accidents.

The Michigan State Police program, "Over the Limit, Under Arrest," cracks down on drunk driving during holiday weekends, Labor Day being one of them. Last year MSP made 230 arrests for drunk driving and reported 11 fatalities, 4 of which were alcohol related.

Keep yourself, your friends and family and fellow motorists safe; designate a driver.

From all of us here at Attorney Meiers office, have a safe and happy holiday!

Handling student loan debt

 

Student loans have been a popular topic lately, and if you, like many other graduates are wondering how you will afford the payments on that huge bill, you may have options. If you haven't landed that dream job yet, and are having trouble making payments, you may qualify for flexible payments or deferment until you are in a better financial position.

But, if you are like many who have been under water on your student loans since you graduated years ago, and thought filing bankruptcy could help, it probably will not. There are exceptions as they apply to a hardship discharge however, its safe to believe student loans will generally survive the bankruptcy. There are other options available including forbearance, forgiveness, and loan consolidation that can make paying your loans a more manageable task.

If you have questions about bankruptcy or debt relief contact the office of Attorney Erwin F. Meiers, III today