• DOMESTIC SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS BANKRUPTCY

    DOMESTIC SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS BANKRUPTCY

    Another important exception to bankruptcy is domestic support obligations.  Domestic support obligations are not discharged in bankruptcy and are therefore referred to as an exception…

  • EXCEPTION TO DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY FOR INTENTIONAL TORTS

    EXCEPTION TO DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY FOR INTENTIONAL TORTS

    Bankruptcy Code Section 523(a)(6) prevents a debtor from obtaining the discharge of any debt for “willful and malicious injury by the debtor to another entity…

  • BANKRUPTCY EXCEPTIONS TO DISCHARGE

    BANKRUPTCY EXCEPTIONS TO DISCHARGE

    CREDIT CARDS, CHILD SUPPORT, ALIMONY, STUDENT LOANS, TAX DEBTS, INTENTIONAL TORTS, FRAUD Most debts are eligible for Discharge under the Bankruptcy Code.  However, Bankruptcy Code…

  • COPYRIGHTS IN BANKRUPTCY

    COPYRIGHTS IN BANKRUPTCY

    Under bankruptcy law, copyrights and patents are considered assets.  An author of a book who has copyrighted such book or a songwriter who has copyrighted…

  • ALTERNATIVES TO BANKRUPTCY

    ALTERNATIVES TO BANKRUPTCY

    What are some alternatives to filing bankruptcy, asks John W of Clearwater, Florida.  The bankruptcy attorneys and counselors at Weller Legal Group are experienced and…

  • DO I QUALIFY FOR BANKRUPTCY CHAPTER 7?

    DO I QUALIFY FOR BANKRUPTCY CHAPTER 7?

    Do I qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy is one of the most common search terms by those investigating the possibility of filing for bankruptcy, as…

  • COSIGNER LIABILITY ON STUDENT LOANS, CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY, AND NEGATIVE CREDIT REMARKS – Part II

    COSIGNER LIABILITY ON STUDENT LOANS, CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY, AND NEGATIVE CREDIT REMARKS – Part II

    When the cosigner of a student loan files Chapter 13 bankruptcy such debtor will often offer to pay a portion of the student loan through…

  • COSIGNER LIABILITY ON STUDENT LOANS AND CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY – PART I

    COSIGNER LIABILITY ON STUDENT LOANS AND CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY – PART I

    It is increasingly difficult for those who wish to earn a college degree to finance such education without incurring student loans.  The introduction and proliferation…

  • HOW DO I FILE FOR BANKRUPTCY?

    HOW DO I FILE FOR BANKRUPTCY?

    How do I file for bankruptcy is a common search term on Google and other search engines.  If one files either a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy…

  • BANKRUPTCY LAWYERS FOR LOW INCOME

    BANKRUPTCY LAWYERS FOR LOW INCOME

    The search term bankruptcy lawyers for low income is one of the main selections one finds when typing in the keyword bankruptcy attorney or bankruptcy…

  • BANKRUPTCY CHAPTER 11

    BANKRUPTCY CHAPTER 11

    From Clearwater, Florida comes a question from John J.  What is Chapter 11 Bankruptcy?  I have a small business, wish to retain my business, and…

  • CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY

    CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY

    John F from Port Richey, Florida, asks Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, please explain.  Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is a type of Bankruptcy that is organized under Chapter…