• BANKRUPTCY ASSISTANCE

    BANKRUPTCY ASSISTANCE

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    Bankruptcy assistance and representation in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, and most avenues to address issues with debt, are available here at Weller Legal Group PA.  Weller Legal Group provides assistance in primarily Bankruptcy representation of debtors.  However, we offer programs to address debt outside of Bankruptcy, including Credit Counseling, Debt Settlements, Foreclosure Defense,…

  • FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD SIZE IN BANKRUPTCY

    FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD SIZE IN BANKRUPTCY

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    The bankruptcy code does not contain a definition of family or household size.  Under the 2005 Bankruptcy Abuse and Consumer Protection Act, Congress provided for the US Trustee Program or office, the authority to administer and enforce the means test which determines whether a debtor may qualify to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy and determines…

  • FREE BANKRUPTCY CONSULTATION

    FREE BANKRUPTCY CONSULTATION

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    Free bankruptcy consultations are offered by Mr. Jay Weller at Weller Legal Group PA.  Mr. Weller has practiced almost exclusively bankruptcy law beginning in 1993, with a concentration in the representation of debtors in Chapter 13 bankruptcy and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. The consultation with the Bankruptcy Attorney is free and without charge, or obligation.  Mr.…

  • INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE USE OF PRIVATE COLLECTION AGENCIES

    INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE USE OF PRIVATE COLLECTION AGENCIES

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    In December of 2015, Congress passed a transportation bill entitled Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, and included in the Act was a provision requiring the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to use private collection agencies for the collection of certain outstanding tax debts.  The Act provides that the private collection agencies will only prosecute select accounts…

  • EXCEPTION TO DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY FOR INTENTIONAL TORTS

    EXCEPTION TO DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY FOR INTENTIONAL TORTS

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    Bankruptcy Code Section 523(a)(6) prevents a debtor from obtaining the discharge of any debt for “willful and malicious injury by the debtor to another entity or to the property of another entity”.  There are two prominent interpretations as to how this provision is to be construed.  The Ninth Circuit interpretation is that the debtor’s actions…

  • DO I QUALIFY FOR BANKRUPTCY CHAPTER 7?

    DO I QUALIFY FOR BANKRUPTCY CHAPTER 7?

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    Do I qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy is one of the most common search terms by those investigating the possibility of filing for bankruptcy, as determined by the Google search engine.  In determining whether one is eligible to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, there are a number of criteria to consider. First, what is the…

  • HOW DO I FILE FOR BANKRUPTCY?

    HOW DO I FILE FOR BANKRUPTCY?

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    How do I file for bankruptcy is a common search term on Google and other search engines.  If one files either a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy or a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, one may either represent oneself, pro se or enlist the services of a bankruptcy attorney or bankruptcy lawyer. Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy are…

  • BANKRUPTCY LAWYERS FOR LOW INCOME

    BANKRUPTCY LAWYERS FOR LOW INCOME

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    The search term bankruptcy lawyers for low income is one of the main selections one finds when typing in the keyword bankruptcy attorney or bankruptcy lawyer.  This suggests that a significant portion of those seeking a bankruptcy attorney or bankruptcy lawyer, either consider themselves of low income or are seeking representation in bankruptcy, but have…

  • Bankruptcy Attorney Fees

    Bankruptcy Attorney Fees

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    Bill Putnee from Lakeland, Florida asks, what are the attorney fees or costs of hiring a bankruptcy attorney.  This is a common question asked by the persons contacting our office. Generally, most honest bankruptcy attorneys do not prefer to quote a definite attorney fee for bankruptcy representation without first meeting the prospective client.  The amount…

  • Bankruptcy Lawyers Near Me

    Bankruptcy Lawyers Near Me

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    Bankruptcy lawyers near me is one of the more commonly used search terms for those seeking a bankruptcy attorney.  Our offices are generally located conveniently to those seeking a bankruptcy attorney or lawyer.  Weller Legal Group has offices in Clearwater, Port Richey, Brandon and Lakeland, Florida.  Each of the offices are located in areas that…

  • DEBT SLAVERY REPLACEMENT OF INVOLUNTARY SERVITUDE AND TRADITIONAL SLAVERY DYNAMICS OF DEBT SLAVERY – PART 4

    DEBT SLAVERY REPLACEMENT OF INVOLUNTARY SERVITUDE AND TRADITIONAL SLAVERY DYNAMICS OF DEBT SLAVERY – PART 4

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    Involuntary servitude and traditional slavery, as it is widely understood, is largely absent from modern America.  However, debt slavery is not only present in these United States, but is a main foundation on which American society exists. Furthermore, most Americans not only are subject to this system, but have also willingly permitted themselves to be…

  • Firearms, Guns, The Second Amendment And Bankruptcy – Part 3

    Firearms, Guns, The Second Amendment And Bankruptcy – Part 3

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    The issue of the relation of Firearms and Bankruptcy is prominent when the Debtor in Bankruptcy has a Lien placed upon his or her Household Goods, pursuant to a Security Interest which constitutes a Non-possessory, Nonpurchase Money Security Interest.  If the property in question can be categorized as Household Goods, Tools Of The Trade, or…