• Why You Should Pay Down Debt Prior To A Recession

    Why You Should Pay Down Debt Prior To A Recession

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    Many Americans are feeling uncertain about their financial health as the possibility of a recession looms over their heads. One piece of advice that’s being given today is to pay down as much of your debt as possible, even if that means filing for bankruptcy. While this is always important, with a looming recession, it’s…

  • 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…

  • How Bankruptcy Can Affect Your Spouse

    How Bankruptcy Can Affect Your Spouse

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    One of the more common questions received by the bankruptcy lawyers is, ” How filing for bankruptcy will affect my spouse?” This question comes up frequently when just one of the spouses is planning to file for bankruptcy. Several people have a wrong impression that if they are married the spouse will also be responsible…

  • Relationship With Credit Card Companies After Bankruptcy

    Relationship With Credit Card Companies After Bankruptcy

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    One of the common myths circulating about bankruptcies is that after you have filed for bankruptcy, it will not be possible to use the services of credit card companies again. But keep in mind that there are thousands of credit card users out there, that filed for bankruptcy. Yet they are getting new offers. You…

  • Reasons Why People File For Bankruptcy

    Reasons Why People File For Bankruptcy

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    Why people file bankruptcy suits in the U.S. these days have been reported by the media citing the reason as medical problems in most cases. It is believed the people that file for bankruptcy in most cases have medical debts. However, oddly almost all the households are dealing with medical debts of some sort. It…

  • EFFECT OF CONVERSION OF CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY TO CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY

    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…

  • Can I File For Bankruptcy If I Lose My Job?

    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…

  • Alternatives To Paying The Collection Agencies

    Alternatives To Paying The Collection Agencies

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    It can be truly unpleasant to deal with collection agencies. A lot of people wonder how their debt became the business of a collection agency in the first place? In most cases, the creditors such as credit card companies or some other organization you have received services from, send the debt to the collection agency…

  • The Effects Of Bankruptcy On Your Credit Report

    The Effects Of Bankruptcy On Your Credit Report

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    Your credit score is more important than ever before, affecting everything from your job prospects to your credit card interest rates. Many people use their energy to acquire and keep the best credit score possible, but sometimes this isn’t possible due to an unforeseen event. When this happens, you may need to file for liquidation.…

  • TAMPA BANKRUPTCY COURT LEADS ALL DIVISIONS IN MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA IN FILINGS

    TAMPA BANKRUPTCY COURT LEADS ALL DIVISIONS IN MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA IN FILINGS

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    The Tampa Bankruptcy Court consistently leads all other divisions in the Middle District of Florida in bankruptcy filings. There are four divisions that comprise the Middle District of Florida. These four divisions include Tampa, Jacksonville, Orlando and Fort Myers. For the months of January to September of the calendar year 2021, 5,227 cases were filed…

  • TREATMENT OF AUTO ACCIDENT THAT OCCURRED AFTER THE FILING OF BANKRUPTCY

    TREATMENT OF AUTO ACCIDENT THAT OCCURRED AFTER THE FILING OF BANKRUPTCY

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    If a Debtor files Bankruptcy and following the filing of the Bankruptcy, the Debtor is in an auto accident, then how such accident is treated by the bankruptcy trustee depends heavily upon whether the Debtor filed a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. Bankruptcy Code Section 541(a) states that the commencement or filing of…

  • Comparing Credit Cards And Debit Cards

    Comparing Credit Cards And Debit Cards

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    Plastic money or cards be it credit or debit are among the most preferred modes of payment after cash. Over the last few years, there has been a substantial increase in the usage of both types of cards to pay for products and services. Although the debit card has no debt liability, credit card debt…