• Will My Employer Find Out If I File For Bankruptcy?

    Will My Employer Find Out If I File For Bankruptcy?

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    Understandably, there are some things from your personal life that you don’t want to talk to your employer about (e.g., money, religion, politics). However, there may come a time when you need to file for bankruptcy. When this happens, you may wonder whether your employer will know. The short answer to this question is that…

  • Common Myths Recurring Bankruptcy And Your Credit

    Common Myths Recurring Bankruptcy And Your Credit

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    Your credit score will take a major hit, plummeting over 200 points, when you file for bankruptcy. However, if you have a lot of financial debt, bankruptcy may be the best way for you to liquidate your assets, discard or pay any debts, and get some financial relief. Therefore, when considering bankruptcy, you’ll want to…

  • TAMPA BANKRUPTCY COURT DECISION RELATING TO TAX REFUNDS

    TAMPA BANKRUPTCY COURT DECISION RELATING TO TAX REFUNDS

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    A Bankruptcy Judge in Tampa delivered an important decision regarding tax refunds in Bankruptcy. On July 20, 2022, Bankruptcy Judge CJ Delano rendered a decision regarding whether a debtor may retain a portion of a tax refund received in the amount of $5,500. The debtor claimed $3,750 of such refund as exempt. The debtor’s argument…

  • TAMPA BANKRUPTCY COURT IMPORTANT DECISION REGARDING DISCHARGE OF INCOME TAX DEBT

    TAMPA BANKRUPTCY COURT IMPORTANT DECISION REGARDING DISCHARGE OF INCOME TAX DEBT

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    A Bankruptcy Judge in the Tampa Bankruptcy Court delivered an important decision regarding the Discharge of Income Tax Debt in Bankruptcy on August 23, 2022. The debtor filed what is referred to as an adversary proceeding seeking to Discharge numerous hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax debts. The Internal Revenue Service responded and argued…

  • Introducing Your Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trustee’s Role

    Introducing Your Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trustee’s Role

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    Undergoing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy is both stressful and time-consuming. You feel as though your life is in the court’s hands as they determine your disposable income and decide upon an amount that’ll be used towards repaying your debts over the next 3 to 5 years. They’re also the ones who will determine whether you…

  • What it Means to File Bankruptcy on a Car Loan

    What it Means to File Bankruptcy on a Car Loan

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    There are a lot of people who mistakenly believe that if they file for bankruptcy, they’ll wipe out their car loan and still keep their vehicle. Unfortunately, this isn’t true. While bankruptcy unwinds your obligation to pay back your car loan, you still need to make payments if you want to keep your vehicle. Here…

  • 5 Tips When Preparing To File for Bankruptcy

    5 Tips When Preparing To File for Bankruptcy

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    Filing bankruptcy could be one of the biggest financial decisions you ever take. It can have significant implications for your finances and your personal life over the next few years and beyond. Therefore, it’s important to consider what is involved with filing bankruptcy and what you can do in order to prepare better for this…

  • Options Besides Bankruptcy

    Options Besides Bankruptcy

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    When you’re struggling with debt, filing for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy may be a good option. However, before doing so, you should take some time to see if there are any alternatives available because these could be your best remedy. Negotiate With Your Creditors If you either have some disposable income…

  • Buying A Car After Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

    Buying A Car After Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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    A Chapter 7 bankruptcy may be on your credit report for as long as 10 years after when it was filed. You may need to get a car loan during this time. While it’ll be more difficult, it’s still doable if you make a larger down payment or you’re willing to pay the lender a…

  • DOES DISMISSAL OF A BANKRUPTCY DISMISS ANY ADVERSARY PROCEEDINGS?

    DOES DISMISSAL OF A BANKRUPTCY DISMISS ANY ADVERSARY PROCEEDINGS?

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    If a debtor files Bankruptcy, whether a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, does an adversary proceeding filed against the debtor, subsequently result in the dismissal of the adversary proceeding? Some debtors who file a consumer form of bankruptcy, such as a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, may expectantly or unexpectantly find themselves a defendant…

  • How Opening A New Credit Card Affects Your Credit Card Debt

    How Opening A New Credit Card Affects Your Credit Card Debt

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    Accruing credit card debt will make your financial situation worse but when you use credit cards wisely it’s possible that you can improve your situation. For instance, if you open a credit card and only use it for small purchases that you can immediately pay off, you’ll increase your credit to debt ratio and credit…

  • Things To Know About Bankruptcy And Divorce

    Things To Know About Bankruptcy And Divorce

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    When it comes to finances, there are various things that can make circumstances more complex. One of the most complex challenges that couples face from a legal and personal perspective is the issue of bankruptcy when also going through a divorce. In some circumstances, a divorce may be happening at the same time as a…