• 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…

  • 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…

  • Bankruptcy’s Effect On Employment

    Bankruptcy’s Effect On Employment

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    If you’ve considered filing for bankruptcy, you may be concerned about how doing so would affect your employment. This is something people are commonly concerned about. While the simple answer here is that your current employment won’t be affected, there are some indirect consequences you’ll want to know about. For instance, your filing may prevent…

  • A Quick Guide To Bankruptcy

    A Quick Guide To Bankruptcy

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    Bankruptcy isn’t a situation that anybody wants to be in. The main reason people file for bankruptcy is that their debt has gotten to the point that it can no longer be handled effectively, and often they are forced into making this move. When debt becomes too overwhelming for a person or a business in…

  • 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…

  • TREATMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT ARREARS OWED TO BANKRUPTCY DEBTOR

    TREATMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT ARREARS OWED TO BANKRUPTCY DEBTOR

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    How may the Bankruptcy Court treat child support arrears owed to a Debtor who files Bankruptcy? In such an instance, the Debtor or the Bankruptcy Attorney, on behalf of the Debtor, may engage in an analysis of two important concepts in Bankruptcy. The first question is whether child support or child support arrears are even…

  • Do Not Allow Debt Collectors And Bankruptcy Ruin Your Mental Health

    Do Not Allow Debt Collectors And Bankruptcy Ruin Your Mental Health

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    The number of professional economists that have plans to keep on working beyond their 70th birthdays is a lot higher than the overall percentage of workers planning the same thing. But it is stressful to think about money all the time no matter how well you adhere to the budget. Financial hardships can ruin your…

  • 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…

  • What You Should Know About Bankruptcy And Your Credit

    What You Should Know About Bankruptcy And Your Credit

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    Unfortunately, 2021 hasn’t been a good year for many people financially. The tough economy has led to furloughs and layoffs, leaving people in a disastrous financial position. Even if you’re lucky enough to have been able to return to work, you may find that you’re still faced with a reduction in pay or hours. When…

  • 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…

  • ISSUE OF ACREAGE LIMITATIONS IN THE CLAIM OF THE FLORIDA HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS IN FEDERAL BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS

    ISSUE OF ACREAGE LIMITATIONS IN THE CLAIM OF THE FLORIDA HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS IN FEDERAL BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS

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    My name is Jay Weller, President of the Weller Legal Group PA. I am an attorney that represents Debtors in bankruptcy proceedings in the Middle District of Florida Bankruptcy Court, Tampa Division. For any Debtor with a Homestead, who wants to retain their Homestead, file Bankruptcy, and successfully claim the Florida Homestead Exemption, it is…