Treatment Domestic Support Obligations in Bankruptcy

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Domestic Support Obligations, sometimes referred to as DSO’s, are Classified as Priority Debts in Bankruptcy.  Please refer to Bankruptcy Code Sections 11 USC 507(a)(1), 523(a)(5) and 523(a)(15).  Priority Debts are generally paid first in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy through the monthly payments the Debtor makes to the Chapter 13 Trustee, or through a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, through any Distribution of Assets that may be available through the Liquidation of the Assets of the Debtor, that are not Exempt Assets.  Priority Debts must also be paid Read More +

Iceland and Its Magical Natural Scenes and Geography

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A friend of the family is currently in Iceland, and sent us some photographs of the beautiful natural scenes and geography or topography, that seems abundant throughout Iceland. Iceland is an interesting place, with one of the highest standards of living in the world. I believe about 250,000 people live on the island called Iceland, which according to my recollection is roughly the size of the State of Ohio. Iceland gets the majority of its energy through the harnessing of the power presented by the Read More +

How Long Can I Keep My Automobile If I Surrender It in Bankruptcy?

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BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY QUESTION FROM CLEARWATER, FLORIDA How long can I keep my automobile or car if I intend to surrender it in Bankruptcy?  Thank you to Mark Zadar of Clearwater, Florida for your question.  This is a common question asked by the Clients that come to our offices.  Sometimes, a person filing Bankruptcy will determine that it is in his or her best interest to surrender their automobile in the Bankruptcy. Generally, if you surrender your automobile in the Bankruptcy, such surrender of the collateral Read More +

What is A Certificates for Domestic Support Obligation in Bankruptcy?

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BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY QUESTION FROM PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA A man by the name of Chino, living in Port Richey, Florida asks the Bankruptcy Attorney, I received a paper titled Certificates for Domestic Support Obligation, and I am in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.  What does this mean?  Thank you, Chino of Port Richey, Florida.  To begin, I have attached the actual Form used by probably many Bankruptcy Attorneys: Click here to download the form. The standard Domestic Support Obligation Form used in Bankruptcy Proceedings, at least in Read More +

Ufo’s Spotted Over Clearwater Beach, Florida. See Video

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Here is a Video I took on an iPhone 4 camera, of a series of lights that appeared in the sky in Clearwater Beach, Florida, on March 26, 2016. The Video is a little over 2 minutes long, but the lights appeared in the sky much longer than that. The lights were either slow moving or did not move at all. The Video was taken at Clearwater Beach, Florida. Specifically, the Video was taken from a fifth story condominium in the community of Island Estates, Read More +

Do I Need A Credit Counseling Certificate in Order to File Bankruptcy?

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BANKRUPTCY QUESTION FROM BRANDON, FLORIDA Jose Pasquini from Brandon, Florida, asks, Do I need a Credit Counseling Certificate in order to file Bankruptcy.  Thank you, Jose Pasquini for your question. Section 109 of the Bankruptcy Code defines who may be a Debtor in Bankruptcy.  Bankruptcy Code Section 109 states that a Debtor may be a person that resides or has a domicile in the District, a place of Business, Property in the United States, or a Municipality.  Section 109 therefore, states that there are four Read More +

What is Bankruptcy Proof of Claim?

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BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY QUESTION FROM CLEARWATER, FLORIDA Eduardo from Executive Café & Deli in Clearwater, Florida, asks What is a Proof of Claim in Bankruptcy?  A Proof of Claim is a written Statement that notifies the Bankruptcy Court, The Bankruptcy Trustee, and the Debtor, that the Creditor intends to be eligible to receive a Distribution of monies from the Bankruptcy Estate.  In a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, the Distribution of monies is through the Sale and Liquidation of Assets that the Bankruptcy Debtor owns that exceed the Read More +

Who is Bankruptcy Attorney Jay Weller?

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PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA CLIENT QUESTION FOR THE BANKRUPTCY LAWYER Patrick O’Bier of Port Richey, Florida asks, Who is Jay Weller?  Jay Weller is a Bankruptcy Attorney who has been practicing Bankruptcy Law in the State of Florida, since 1993.  Jay Weller is admitted to practice Bankruptcy Law in the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division, and in other Jurisdictions.  However, Jay Weller and his Law Firm, Weller Legal Group, PA, primarily serve Clients in the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division. The Tampa Division is Read More +

I Filed Bankruptcy. When Can I File Again?

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BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY QUESTION FROM BRANDON FLORIDA Stuart Schnell of Brandon, Florida asks the Bankruptcy Attorney, If I previously filed Bankruptcy, may I file Bankruptcy again, and when may I file Bankruptcy again? Thank you for your question, Stuart. If you file Bankruptcy, you may generally file Bankruptcy again, depending upon primarily the amount of time that has elapsed from the date of the filing of the first Bankruptcy, and whether it is important for the Debtor to obtain a Discharge in the Second Bankruptcy. HERE Read More +

Can A Creditor or Other Interested Party, Object to Discharge of A Debt in Bankruptcy?

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ASK THE BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY-BRANDON, FLORIDA CLIENT DANNY R Danny R of Brandon, Florida has a Question for the Bankruptcy Lawyer.  May a Creditor or other Interested Party Object to the Discharge of a particular Debt that was included in the Bankruptcy, and the Bankruptcy Discharge? The answer is Yes.  The operative Sections of the Bankruptcy Code that relate to whether certain Debts are Dischargeable in Bankruptcy are Section 523 and Section 727.  These are very important Sections of the Bankruptcy Code.  Any Bankruptcy Attorney, or Read More +