• CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY

    CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY

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    John F from Port Richey, Florida, asks Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, please explain.  Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is a type of Bankruptcy that is organized under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code.  Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is sometimes called a Straight Bankruptcy or Straight Liquidation.  However, the majority of our clients who file Chapter 7 Bankruptcy do not…

  • 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…

  • BANKRUPTCY INFORMATION

    BANKRUPTCY INFORMATION

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    For those seeking bankruptcy information, the website of Weller Legal Group is arguably the largest source of bankruptcy information in these United States.  This website, spanning well over one thousand pages, addresses every conceivable issue relating to bankruptcy and bankruptcy law. The main portion of the website contains information relating to Chapter 7, Chapter 13,…

  • FIREARMS, GUNS, THE SECOND AMENDMENT AND BANKRUPTCY – PART 2

    FIREARMS, GUNS, THE SECOND AMENDMENT AND BANKRUPTCY – PART 2

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    In the 111th Congress, legislation was passed in HR 5827 that provided a Federal Exemption in Bankruptcy for a Debtor’s interest in a “single rifle, shotgun or pistol, or any combination thereof”, provided the total value of such Firearms did not exceed $3000.  Such bill also contained a provision that Firearms could be included in…

  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO FILE BANKRUPTCY?

    HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO FILE BANKRUPTCY?

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    PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA CLIENT ASKS BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY Hillary C from Port Richey, Florida asks the Bankruptcy Attorney, How much does it cost to file Bankruptcy?  Thank you for your question.  Here is a Video we created in response to this query. At the writing of this Article, November 8, 2016, the filing fee charged by…

  • WHAT IS CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY

    WHAT IS CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY

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    BANKRUPTCY LAWYER QUESTION FROM ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA What is a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy asks St Petersburg, Florida Resident Mr. O. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is a Bankruptcy formed under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code. Generally, a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is filed by a Debtor seeking to Discharge or eliminate Unsecured Debt, such as Credit Cards,…

  • TREATMENT OF ATTORNEY FEES FROM DIVORCE OR FAMILY COURT PROCEEDINGS IN BANKRUPTCY

    TREATMENT OF ATTORNEY FEES FROM DIVORCE OR FAMILY COURT PROCEEDINGS IN BANKRUPTCY

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    BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY QUESTION FROM LAKELAND, FLORIDA Rabbi Levin, from Lakeland, Florida asks, how are Attorney Fees arising from Divorce or Family Court Proceedings, treated in Bankruptcy? Thank you for your question, Rabbi Levin, from Lakeland, Florida. In a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, such Attorney Fees, are generally not Discharged or Dischargeable in Bankruptcy. In Re Johnson…

  • TREATMENT DOMESTIC SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS IN BANKRUPTCY

    TREATMENT DOMESTIC SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS IN BANKRUPTCY

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    Domestic Support Obligations, sometimes referred to as DSO’s, are Classified as Priority Debts in Bankruptcy.  Please refer to Bankruptcy Code Sections 11 USC 507(a)(1), 523(a)(5) and 523(a)(15).  Priority Debts are generally paid first in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy through the monthly payments the Debtor makes to the Chapter 13 Trustee, or through a Chapter 7…

  • WHAT IS A CERTIFICATES FOR DOMESTIC SUPPORT OBLIGATION IN BANKRUPTCY?

    WHAT IS A CERTIFICATES FOR DOMESTIC SUPPORT OBLIGATION IN BANKRUPTCY?

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    BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY QUESTION FROM PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA A man by the name of Chino, living in Port Richey, Florida asks the Bankruptcy Attorney, I received a paper titled Certificates for Domestic Support Obligation, and I am in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.  What does this mean?  Thank you, Chino of Port Richey, Florida.  To begin, I…

  • I FILED BANKRUPTCY.   WHEN CAN I FILE AGAIN?

    I FILED BANKRUPTCY. WHEN CAN I FILE AGAIN?

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    BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY QUESTION FROM BRANDON FLORIDA Stuart Schnell of Brandon, Florida asks the Bankruptcy Attorney, If I previously filed Bankruptcy, may I file Bankruptcy again, and when may I file Bankruptcy again? Thank you for your question, Stuart. If you file Bankruptcy, you may generally file Bankruptcy again, depending upon primarily the amount of time…

  • BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY QUESTION FROM LAKELAND, FLORIDA: WHO IS JAY WELLER?

    BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY QUESTION FROM LAKELAND, FLORIDA: WHO IS JAY WELLER?

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    Charles K Reed of Lakeland, Florida writes, who is Jay Weller? Jay Weller is an Attorney who primarily practices Bankruptcy Law. Mr. Weller graduated from the University at Buffalo in 1990 and from the University of Akron Law School in 1993. In Law School, the majority of Mr. Weller’s elective courses were in Bankruptcy Law…