Legal Blog of Thomas A Blake

Over the past decade, social media has become intertwined with many aspects of our lives. Although social media began in a simpler and arguably more private format, the myriad social media services currently available create numerous opportunities to share information publicly. While some people...

Filing for bankruptcy can be difficult for many South Dakotans. There are plenty of challenges that come with it – even more than the obvious ones. For instance, an individual who files for bankruptcy in South Dakota will likely have some damage to their credit and thus find it difficult...

Filing for bankruptcy can be a daunting proposition. There are several things to remember and account for, which can be overwhelming for many. This is one of the main reasons why it’s recommended anyone filing for bankruptcy in South Dakota contact an attorney who specializes in bankruptcy. There...

When you file for bankruptcy in South Dakota, the court begins an analysis of your income, expenses, debts and assets to determine how best to rectify your financial challenges. This analysis will include any vehicles you are financing or own outright. For example, those which are subject to a...

Since filing for bankruptcy is a federal court process, filing for bankruptcy in South Dakota is similar to doing so in any other state. The proceeding will take place in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Dakota and follow federal bankruptcy laws. While bankruptcy is within...

Filing for bankruptcy does not mean you must forfeit your property to your creditors! Thanks to bankruptcy exemptions, a bankruptcy filer may protect their personal property up to a certain limit. Bankruptcy exemptions do not automatically go into effect. If you are filing for bankruptcy, you must...