Category Archives: Bankruptcy Attorneys
Getting Rid Of A Repossession Deficiency Judgment
When you can’t make your car payment and you start to fall seriously behind in payments, you probably know that it’s likely that repossession of the car is coming. The repossession of your vehicle is bad enough. But what many people don’t realize is that even after repossession, you may face what is known… Read More »
Rental Scam Is A Reminder That Bankruptcy Can Help With Rent Problems
Now that the moratorium on evictions has ended in most states, including Florida, people who are behind on their rent may be facing eviction, wondering where they will go next. For many, even if they are once again employed, the months of missed rent while COVID kept them out of work is way more… Read More »
The Myth Of The Repeat Bankruptcy Filer
Somebody’s neighbor filed for bankruptcy 5 times. That superstar is filing bankruptcy for the 3rd time in 5 years. Your friend’s cousin is on her 4th bankruptcy. Yes, there are a lot of rumors and myths about the repeat bankruptcy filer—the guy or girl who just keeps filing them, discharging their debts and walking… Read More »
Things You Should Say — And Shouldn’t Say — To Debt Collectors
If you’re getting collection calls, you may be wondering what you can and cannot say. While there is no one set of rules when it comes to handling collection calls, there are some general guidelines that you can follow when dealing with debt collectors. If you have a valid reason why you think the… Read More »
Why Debt Settlement Companies Are Often Scams
If you are thinking of bankruptcy, another idea may have come to mind, either on your own, or because of an advertisement that you saw or read: Debt relief companies. These companies can seem like they are a great idea, but in reality, they are not only a poor alternative to bankruptcy, but can… Read More »
The Myth Of The Deadbeat Bankruptcy Filer
When people talk about why they don’t want to file for bankruptcy, they will often talk about losing their property or losing money. The reality is that people rarely lose anything in bankruptcy. But here is the real reason many people don’t file for bankruptcy: They are afraid of being seen as “deadbeats,” or… Read More »
Keeping Inheritances In Bankruptcy
As a general rule, property that you own before you file for bankruptcy needs to be protected in order for you to keep it. But any property that you get or earn after your bankruptcy discharge is yours. The bankruptcy court can’t “reach out” after the case is closed and over and take property… Read More »
Here’s Why You Won’t Lose All Your “Stuff” In Bankruptcy
The way that bankruptcy works at its most fundamental level is that you give up your things, they are sold, they pay off your creditors in full or in part, and you are debt free. Except, there’s one problem with that fundamental—which most people believe is true, but which in fact is not: You… Read More »
All About Bankruptcy And Your Bank Accounts
When you file for bankruptcy, you may think about all your property, but don’t forget about your bank accounts. Because most people who file for bankruptcy don’t have huge balances or huge deposits, bank accounts are often overlooked. Here’s some information on how your bank accounts are treated when you file for bankruptcy. Your… Read More »
Can You Sell Property Before You File For Bankruptcy?
If you are thinking of filing for bankruptcy, you probably think you’re going to lose a lot of your assets. That thinking is, for most people, and in most cases, false. Still, the fear of that happening drives a lot of people to want to sell off their things, as quickly as possible, before… Read More »
