Monthly Archives: January 2022

Effect of Conversion of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy to Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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Bankruptcy Code Section 348(f) states when a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is converted to a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, the Bankruptcy Estate does not include property acquired by the Debtor after the original Chapter 13 Bankruptcy was filed. This is an interesting element of Bankruptcy Law because in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy the Bankruptcy Estate can include property or assets that are held by the Debtor both before the filing of the Bankruptcy and after the filing of the Bankruptcy, during the entire term of the Chapter Read More +

Can I File for Bankruptcy If I Lose My Job?

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Many individuals in Florida found themselves unemployed once the epidemic hit. About 13.5% of the entire nation’s workforce, which equals out to be approximately 22 million people, were forced to file for unemployment benefits once the Coronavirus took its toll, according to the United States Department of Labor. With new strains of the virus popping up, many individuals have used bankruptcy as a means to erase their debts. Debts continue to rise for many people, yet they are uncertain about filing for bankruptcy as they Read More +

Will Everyone Find Out You Filed for Bankruptcy?

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Filing for bankruptcy is a tough time. You may be uncertain or scared of the future. Perhaps you are worried about who will all find out you had to file. This is a completely normal feeling and one that many who have filed for bankruptcy have felt. We often hold the feeling our loved ones feel with high regard. But who must absolutely find out you have filed? First off, an attorney will tell you that bankruptcy can be the best option if you need Read More +

Do Not Allow Debt Collectors and Bankruptcy Ruin Your Mental Health

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The number of professional economists that have plans to keep on working beyond their 70th birthdays is a lot higher than the overall percentage of workers planning the same thing. But it is stressful to think about money all the time no matter how well you adhere to the budget. Financial hardships can ruin your mental health. This is made worse when debt collectors are continuously bombarding your emails and phones with aggressive communications regarding the debt. The first step for getting out of bankruptcy Read More +