Tag: Filing For Bankruptcy

TAMPA AREA RESIDENTS CAN LOWER AUTOMOBILE PAYMENTS THROUGH CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY
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For Tampa area residents struggling with automobile payments, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy may offer some relief. A Debtor filing Chapter 13 Bankruptcy can employ numerous strategies to not only achieve a lower monthly automobile payment but in some cases, also the arrangement to pay only the true fair market value for his or her automobile. The…

Get Financial Support To Relieve Your Financial Stress
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Financial stress is caused by constantly being in debt. Not being able to earn sufficiently, the constant reminder of raising money for the children’s schooling, or being married to a person that is not good at handling money are some of the issues commonly faced by people. If there was a way of reducing the…

Fear Of Medical Bankruptcy Among Americans
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More than 50% of adults living in America are worried about their household facing a major health issue. They fear medical bankruptcy according to a study made by West Health and Gallup. The worst part of the problem is that this fear is increasing when compared to the last few years. During the last year…

TAMPA BANKRUPTCY
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Will there be more bankruptcy filings in Tampa? Perhaps. The Covid-19 or Coronavirus event, or more specifically, the response to what is described by some as the Coronavirus Pandemic, has resulted in the closure of many Tampa businesses, and the loss of employment for many thousands of persons living in Tampa, and its surrounding environs.…

How To Avoid Defaulting On Your Car Loan
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Unfortunately, this has been a challenging year in many aspects. Unemployment is no exception. Many people have seen their hours at work reduced while others have had their jobs disappear altogether. When this happens, it results in making tough decisions regarding when and how to spend your money. This may leave you feeling desperate to…

Acceleration Of Business Bankruptcy Filings
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Running a profitable business is always hard work, and unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic has made it even harder. The number of businesses that have filed for bankruptcy has skyrocketed since lockdowns began, and the rate has shown few signs of slowing. Business bankruptcy filing rates this year have been the highest since 2013 and surging…

BANKRUPTCY AND EVICTIONS
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Prior to the enactment of the 2005 Bankruptcy Abuse and Consumer Protection Act, the filing of a bankruptcy generally operating as a stay of eviction proceedings. In bankruptcy, this is referred to as the automatic stay. Today, the bankruptcy filing: Does not stay or stop an eviction order or a judgment for possession; If there…

DETERMINING APPLICABLE EXEMPTIONS IN BANKRUPTCY
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STEPS 1. Bankruptcy Code Section 522 states that in determining what Exemptions the Debtor shall apply, whether Federal or State Exemptions, one must refer to Bankruptcy Code Section 522(b)(3)(A). The applicable Bankruptcy Section states that the Domicile of the Debtor for the 730 days preceding the filing of the Bankruptcy Petition determines the applicable Exemption.…

TAMPA BUSINESSES AND CORONAVIRUS – CLOSED, CLOSING AND NOT COMING BACK?
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Due to the reaction, both public and private, to what is described as the coronavirus pandemic, many businesses in the Tampa and greater Hillsborough County region, are closed. Many of the small businesses, particularly the small, family owned restaurants, are perhaps, permanently closed. Most small businesses generally operate on very thin margins. The taxes, regulations,…

FLORIDA FRAUDULENT TRANSFERS
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Florida has a statutory provision, formally referred to as the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act. (726.101) Florida Statute 726.105 governs when transfers are considered fraudulent as to present and future creditors. These ELEMENTS must be present for a transfer to be considered fraudulent: TRANSFER made or OBLIGATION incurred by a DEBTOR CREDITORS claim can arise BEFORE…

TAMPA BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY EXPLAINS TAMPA AND HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY CORONAVIRUS EXECUTIVE ORDERS
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I am an attorney who primarily practices bankruptcy. The legality of Executive Orders issued by various governmental entities or officials is not a subject to which I devote much effort. Ask a question about bankruptcy and I am likely to know the answer. There are attorneys and persons who are not attorneys who are better…

Summer Activities And Coronavirus
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If you live in Tampa, FL, or plan on traveling there this summer, you’re probably concerned about participating in all the fun things the state has to offer. While summer is typically a prime time for vacations and amusement, coronavirus has turned all that upside down. You’re probably wondering just like everyone else in the…












