• 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…

  • 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…

  • Can Bankruptcy Stop An Eviction In Florida?

    Can Bankruptcy Stop An Eviction In Florida?

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    If you have filed for bankruptcy in Florida, there is an automatic stay that will protect you from eviction unless the landlord has acquired a judgment of possession before you have filed for bankruptcy. Judgment of possession and stay on eviction The judgment of possession is a final court order in the eviction proceeding. Or…

  • LEGAL VERSUS EQUITABLE INTERESTS IN BANKRUPTCY

    LEGAL VERSUS EQUITABLE INTERESTS IN BANKRUPTCY

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    When one files bankruptcy, a bankruptcy estate is created. The bankruptcy estate consists of all legal or equitable interests the debtor possesses in any property, at the time of the filing of the bankruptcy petition [See USC 541(a)(1)]. In bankruptcy, one may have a legal interest in property, or an equitable interest in property. A…

  • Factors That Impact Your Bankruptcy Case

    Factors That Impact Your Bankruptcy Case

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    Are you struggling to pay your bills? Do you find that you have fallen so far behind that you think you’ll never catch up? Maybe you’re drowning in a mountain of debt. While you may be struggling to keep your head above water financially, it doesn’t have to be this way. There are solutions available…

  • TERMS OF BANKRUPTCY BILL ADDRESSING STUDENT LOANS

    TERMS OF BANKRUPTCY BILL ADDRESSING STUDENT LOANS

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    A bill, currently in Committee before the Senate may permit many debtors encumbered with student loan debt to achieve a discharge of such debts through the process of bankruptcy.  Currently, the primary avenue for the discharge of student loans in bankruptcy is through establishing such debts constitute an undue hardship. The bill, titled the “Fostering…

  • How Bankruptcy May Affect Your Job Prospects

    How Bankruptcy May Affect Your Job Prospects

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    While bankruptcy is invaluable in that it offers you the opportunity to start over financially there are also some consequences that accompany it. One of the most important things you need to consider here is how your job opportunities, both now and in the future, will be affected. Can I be fired for filing for…

  • How Bankruptcy Affects Evictions

    How Bankruptcy Affects Evictions

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    There are a lot of bills that may pile up and cause you to be in debt. However, when you realize you’ve fallen behind on paying your rent you’re likely to find this to be more stressful than any of the other types of debt you may encounter. Unfortunately, COVID has caused many Americans to…

  • What You Need To Know About Buying A Home After Bankruptcy

    What You Need To Know About Buying A Home After Bankruptcy

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    Even though we’re still in the midst of a pandemic, most people have at least one friend or family member who’s bought a home within the past year. In fact, the first few months of 2021 have reflected rapid growth when it comes to buying homes. This has been supercharged by the real estate market’s…

  • Negotiating Debt With Your Credit Card Company

    Negotiating Debt With Your Credit Card Company

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    Statistics show that the average person living in the state of Florida today has over $8,000 in credit card debt. This debt can quickly become unsustainable with how high-interest rates are. Therefore many people are wondering if they can negotiate with their creditors. Unfortunately, the answer is only “maybe” since companies differ in how willing…

  • PROCEDURES FOR POTENTIAL CLIENTS SEEKING TO FILE BANKRUPTCY

    PROCEDURES FOR POTENTIAL CLIENTS SEEKING TO FILE BANKRUPTCY

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    PHONE OR IN PERSON CONSULTATION (DEPENDING UPON AVAILABILITY) WITH JAY WELLER IS MANDATORY. MR. WELLER WILL DISCUSS WITH THE POTENTIAL CLIENT ALL OF THE ISSUES, TYPICALLY RELATED TO BANKRUPTCY, HOW THOSE ISSUES ARE ADDRESSED IN BANKRUPTCY, THE DIFFERENT CHAPTERS OF BANKRUPTCY, AND REMEDIES OTHER THAN FILING BANKRUPTCY, AND THEIR FEASIBILITY, AND EFFECTIVENESS. MR. WELLER WILL…