• Five Benefits Of Filing Bankruptcy

    Five Benefits Of Filing Bankruptcy

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    Each year, a multitude of individuals, families, and small businesses are faced with the decision as to whether or not Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is a viable course of action. Alternatively, a Chapter 13 filing may be a better course of action for some who may not qualify for Chapter 7 relief. And, for some businesses…

  • Do I Need To File For Bankruptcy?

    Do I Need To File For Bankruptcy?

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    It has been said that for most people “…bankruptcy is a scary proposition…”. Depending upon the type of bankruptcy case, a person’s asset vs. debt ratio, and myriad other factors, it could be added, “…and rightfully so”. Even the word “bankruptcy” has an ominous ring to it – and – the concept of “going bankrupt”…

  • Should I File For Bankruptcy? –  Reasons Why Bankruptcy May Be Right For You

    Should I File For Bankruptcy? – Reasons Why Bankruptcy May Be Right For You

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    The decision to file for bankruptcy is a tough one no matter how you cut it. Going through the bankruptcy process takes time and money. Once a petition is filed, a person’s entire financial situation is a matter of public record and open to others. The process will take an emotional toll on the filer…

  • Bankruptcy Help Near Me

    Bankruptcy Help Near Me

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    If I was seeking bankruptcy help near me, I would probably contact Jay Weller at Weller Legal Group PA. Mr. Weller has practiced almost exclusively bankruptcy law, since his admission to the Florida Bar in 1993. Mr. Weller only represents debtors and never creditors. He primarily represents clients in Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13…

  • Bankruptcy Pros And Cons

    Bankruptcy Pros And Cons

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    The pros and cons of Bankruptcy are myriad. Among the cons of bankruptcy, is the filing of a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy will appear on your consumer credit report for a period of ten (10) years. Presently, in order to qualify for a federally backed mortgage loan, a debtor’s bankruptcy must be a…

  • Find A Bankruptcy Attorney In Clearwater, Fl

    Find A Bankruptcy Attorney In Clearwater, Fl

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    It is hard to find a good bankruptcy attorney in Clearwater, FL. However, Jay Weller at Weller Legal Group PA is here to help. Mr. Weller has practiced almost exclusively bankruptcy law since 1993. Mr. Weller only represents debtor and never creditors. Mr. Weller also practices mostly in the representation of debtors in Chapter 7…

  • Clearwater, St. Petersburg, & Pinellas County Florida Fun Facts

    Clearwater, St. Petersburg, & Pinellas County Florida Fun Facts

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    (From THE “Fun Fact Factotum” ) Clearwater… St.  Petersburg… and Pinellas County… All are situated in the State of Florida. All are sited along or immediately near the Central West Florida coastline along a 55-mile long stretch of the Gulf of Mexico. The longitudes and latitudes of the three geographical locations vary slightly. Those are:…

  • Reaffirmation Agreements In Bankruptcy

    Reaffirmation Agreements In Bankruptcy

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    The primary thrust of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy cases is to deal with consumer debts in such a manner as to ultimately “discharge” them – i.e. eliminate the obligation to pay certain types of debt and get a “financial fresh start”. While not all debts are subject to “discharge”, many of them – primarily “consumer debts”…

  • THE “MEANS TEST” IN BANKRUPTCY (Chapter 7) – Part III

    THE “MEANS TEST” IN BANKRUPTCY (Chapter 7) – Part III

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    Part III of Three Related Articles [See related articles on this blog: The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention & Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA), “Part I, Rationales”&“Part II, Changes in Bankruptcy Law”] After passage of the BAPCPA in 2005, anyone wanting to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy relief was faced with the new requirement of having to pass…

  • BANKRUPTCY ABUSE PREVENTION & CONSUMER  PROTECTION ACT OF 2005 (BAPCPA)  Part II

    BANKRUPTCY ABUSE PREVENTION & CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 2005 (BAPCPA) Part II

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    Part II – Changes in Bankruptcy Law [See related articles on this blog: The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention & Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA), “Part I, Rationales” &Part III The “Means Test in Bankruptcy”] The enactment of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention & Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA) in April, 2005, wrought significant changes in the law embodied in…

  • THE BANKRUPTCY ABUSE PREVENTION & CONSUMER  PROTECTION ACT OF 2005 (BAPCPA) Part I

    THE BANKRUPTCY ABUSE PREVENTION & CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 2005 (BAPCPA) Part I

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    Part I–Rationales [See related articles on this blog: “The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention & Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA), ‘Part II, Changes in Bankruptcy Law’, and “Part III, The Means Test in Bankruptcy”] The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA) was a “bankruptcy reform” measure passed by Congress during the fifth year of the Bush…

  • Gibson Brands, Inc. dba Gibson Guitars  Secured Bondholder Recovery in Bankruptcy Court

    Gibson Brands, Inc. dba Gibson Guitars Secured Bondholder Recovery in Bankruptcy Court

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    *** SECOND UPDATE *** According to a filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, the secured bondholders of Gibson Brands, Inc. bonds are set to receive 56 cents on the dollar for the $383 million in debt that they hold in the iconic guitar maker’s business. Senior secured bondholders, led by KKR & Company, were informed in…