Tag: Filing For Bankruptcy
BANKRUPTCY MEANS TEST
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WHAT IS THE BANKRUPTCY MEANS TEST? The bankruptcy means test is a process to determine whether a debtor is eligible to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, based upon his or her income. After the application of the means test, if one has significant disposable income remaining, the debtor may not be eligible to file Chapter 7…
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…
Bankruptcy Attorneys: Ten Considerations When Choosing A Bankruptcy Attorney
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Going through bankruptcy can be a stressful and time-consuming situation. Weller Legal Group is here to help make the bankruptcy process easier and more efficient for you and your family. In this article we are going to discuss a popular question that many clients have, and that is 10 things to consider when choosing a…
The Roles Of The Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trustee
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Going through bankruptcy is a very stressful and time-consuming situation. We at The Weller Legal Group are your helping hand in making the bankruptcy process easier and more efficient for you and your family. In this article we are going to discuss a popular question that many clients have, and that is what are the…
Five Benefits Of Filing Bankruptcy
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Each year, a multitude of individuals, families, and small businesses are faced with the decision as to whether or not Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is a viable course of action. Alternatively, a Chapter 13 filing may be a better course of action for some who may not qualify for Chapter 7 relief. And, for some businesses…
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…