Aan Malahia Chaudhry is a Los Angeles-based attorney who works in the field of Legal Tech. She graduated from Thompson Rivers University, Faculty of Law in Canada in 2020 and was admitted to the Massachusetts State Bar. During law school, she participated in a variety of extracurriculars, including mock trials, dispute resolution seminars, and conferences, and she also presided over the Muslim Lawyer's Student Association. Aan is passionate about refugee cases and child labor laws. A memorable experience for her was working with a local non-profit rehabilitation center in navigating the legal avenues of securing government funding. Before attending law school, she spent a summer volunteering at Tahir Heart Institute, a leading cardiology center in Pakistan, where she worked on improving operational efficiencies. Aan is also writes for Lexis Nexis Canada's *The Lawyers Daily*. In her free time, she loves to play tennis and is an avid public speaker.
Articles written by Attorney Aan Malahia Chaudhry
What Happens When You Don’t Pay Collections?
Written by Attorney Aan Malahia Chaudhry. Legally reviewed by Jonathan Petts
Updated August 7, 2025
If you don’t pay a debt, it can be sent to collections. If you continue not to pay, you’ll hurt your credit score and you risk losing your property or having your wages or bank account garnished. If you aren’t paying because you don’t have the money, you can look into filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy, consolidating your debt, or going to debt counseling to make a plan to address the debt and avoid further stress.
Read More →Understanding Deferred Payment Plans
Written by Attorney Aan Malahia Chaudhry.
Updated May 8, 2025
Deferred payment plans allow you to temporarily pause or reduce your monthly payments, which can really help during times of financial hardship. If you’re eligible for deferred payments, it’s important to understand how interest and other costs are accrued during the deferment period and when you’ll be responsible for paying those back. This article summarizes the key points of deferred payment plans and how they may affect the debt you owe.
Read More →Can You Return a Car You Just Purchased to the Dealership?
Written by Attorney Aan Malahia Chaudhry. Legally reviewed by Jonathan Petts
Updated May 8, 2025
In general, car dealerships don’t take returns or offer return policies for purchased vehicles. If the deal was legal and truthful, there are no federal laws requiring dealerships to accept return on car purchases. There are a few exceptions, including some that are your rights as a consumer.
Read More →5 Mortgage Assistance Programs Every Veteran Should Know About
Written by Attorney Aan Malahia Chaudhry. Legally reviewed by Jonathan Petts
Updated January 30, 2025
If you are a US military service member, a veteran, or a surviving spouse you may have access to special mortgage assistance programs and grants that can be helpful in buying, refinancing, and modifying a personal home loan. These homeownership programs exist at both the federal and state level. Additionally, the Department of Veterans Affairs provides assistance and counseling if you have difficulty making mortgage payments. This article gives a brief overview of five mortgage assistance programs every veteran should know about.
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