• Qualifying For A Mortgage After Bankruptcy

    Qualifying For A Mortgage After Bankruptcy

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    Buying a home one day is part of the American dream for a lot of people living in the United States. Many people who are thinking about going through the bankruptcy process are concerned if it will affect their chances of getting a home loan in the future. Going through a bankruptcy can be a…

  • Bankruptcy Chapter 7 And 13

    Bankruptcy Chapter 7 And 13

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    Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy is the most commonly filed forms of bankruptcy in the United States. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is often called a straight bankruptcy or a straight liquidation. For most of our clients who file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, however, there is no liquidation of their assets. For most forms of bankruptcy, including Chapter…

  • BANKRUPTCY FRAUD

    BANKRUPTCY FRAUD

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    Bankruptcy Fraud encompasses many different elements related to Bankruptcy Law. Bankruptcy Fraud can appear in many different forms. A Bankruptcy Practitioner can spend a lifetime focusing his or her practice solely on the representation of clients, either debtors or creditors, in matters relating to Bankruptcy Fraud. Bankruptcy Fraud can be discerned more clearly by the…

  • Bankruptcy Chapter 7 Cost

    Bankruptcy Chapter 7 Cost

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    The cost of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy may differ depending upon the region or jurisdiction in which the debtor files Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This means the cost in terms of attorney fees may differ. The filing fees are the same within all of the jurisdictions in the United States. The filing fee for a Chapter…

  • The Duties Of The Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee

    The Duties Of The Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee

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    We at The Weller Legal Group know how difficult it is to file bankruptcy. We are here to help you with making the Chapter 7 bankruptcy process easier for you and your family. In this article we are going to discuss a common question that we get asked and that is what are the duties…

  • 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…

  • 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…