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PROCEDURES FOR POTENTIAL CLIENTS SEEKING TO FILE BANKRUPTCY
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…
CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY MONTHLY PAYMENTS BASED UPON DISPOSABLE INCOME
[NAME OF CLIENT], THE TWO MAIN FACTORS THAT CAN DETERMINE A DEBTOR OR DEBTORS’ MONTHLY CHAPTER 13 PAYMENTS, ARE THE DEBTORS’ ASSETS AND THE DEBTORS INCOME. DEBTOR OR DEBTORS’ ASSETS IN A CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY, THE DEBTOR MUST PAY HIS OR HER UNSECURED CREDITORS AN AMOUNT EQUIVALENT TO WHAT SUCH UNSECURED CREDITORS WOULD RECEIVE IF…
CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION ISSUED BY THE CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY TRUSTEE
MANY, IF NOT MOST OF THE DEBTORS WHO FILE CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY IN THE TAMPA DIVISION OF THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA WILL RECEIVE AN UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION ISSUED BY THE CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY TRUSTEE. IF YOU RECEIVE AN UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION, THERE IS NO NEED TO PANIC. THERE ARE NUMEROUS REASONS, A CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY TRUSTEES…
PROCEDURE WHEN INFORMED DEBTOR HAS A PERSONAL INJURY ACTION, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL ACTION WHERE THE PARTY, AS PLAINTIFF, HAS RETAINED OR WILL BE RETAINING AN ATTORNEY
1. FIND OUT THE NAME OF THE ATTORNEY AND EMAIL ADDRESS OF THE ATTORNEY 2. EMAIL HIM THE PREPARED LETTER ALONG WITH THE SAMPLE FORMS 3. THE ATTORNEY MUST COMPLETE THE REQUIRED FORMS, STARTING WITH: MOTION TO EMPLOY SPECIAL COUNSEL THE AFFIDAVIT OF PROPOSED SPECIAL COUNSEL ORDER TO EMPLOY SPECIAL COUNSEL 4. THE ABOVE MOTIONS…
PROCEDURE FOR DEBTORS SEEKING EARLY PAYOFF IN A CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY
1. THE CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY MUST AT LEAST BE CONFIRMED BY THE BANKRUPTCY JUDGE AND AN ORDER GRANTING THE CONFIRMATION OF THE CHAPTER 13 PLAN FULLY ADMINISTERED. 2. A WRITTEN STATEMENT, DATED, SIGNED AND NOTARIZED, BY THE PERSON(S) OR INDIVIDUAL(S) OFFERING TO ASSIST (THE PAYOR). THE DEBTOR OR DEBTORS IN AN EFFORT TO PAYOFF THE…
PROCEDURE FOR DEBTOR OR DEBTORS SEEKING SANCTIONS AGAINST A CREDITOR OR OTHER PARTY FOR AUTOMATIC STAY VIOLATIONS
A WRITTEN STATEMENT SIGNED AND NOTARIZED BY THE DEBTOR OR DEBTORS EXPLAINING IN DETAIL THE ACTIONS BY THE CREDITOR OR OTHER PARTY. ANY OTHER INFORMATION THAT FURNISHES PROOF THAT THE CREDITOR ACTED IN A HARASSING MANNER, SUBSEQUENT TO THE FILING OF THE BANKRUPTCY, IN AN EFFORT TO COLLECT A DEBT CLAIMED BY THAT CREDITOR, OR…
Should You File For Bankruptcy After The Holidays Are Over?
It seems that the stress of the holidays is only amplified once they blow over and January rolls around and you see your credit card bills and other payments that need to be taken care of. Many individuals may assume that it’s best to file for bankruptcy right after the holidays are finished, but it…
The Benefits Of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy For Businesses
Unfortunately as a business, you can’t file for protection under Chapter 13 bankruptcy unless you’re a sole proprietor who’s worried about losing your property. In this case, you’ll want a lawyer on your side who’s helped other small businesses analyze their options for bankruptcy. They can help you determine if a Chapter 7 liquidation is…
TAMPA BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY CELEBRATES 27 YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE BANKRUPTCY COURT
Jay Weller, founder and President of Weller Legal Group has this year completed more than 27 years representing persons and small business in the Bankruptcy Court. Mr. Weller has devoted the majority of his professional legal career to the representation of Debtors, and Debtors only, in the Tampa Bankruptcy Court. Mr. Weller primarily represents clients…
TAMPA BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY EXPLAINS BANKRUPTCY OPTIONS
If you are in debt, bankruptcy might present an option. Many today are struggling with mortgage and automobile payments, credit cards, and other debts. Due to mandatory and voluntary shutdowns of many small and larger businesses during this time of what is often referred to as the coronavirus pandemic, the economic toll has been dramatic.…
Five Things To Do To Reduce Financial Stress
Financial stress can come from any number of different causes. Whatever the reason may be for your financial anxiety, there are a few helpful tips that you can always keep in mind to get things back on track. Don’t let your finances become a hindrance to your physical and mental health, follow these simple tips…
TAMPA AREA RESIDENTS CAN LOWER AUTOMOBILE PAYMENTS THROUGH CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY
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…