Tampa Bankruptcy Law Blog

How Do You Benefit from the Automatic Stay?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

May 26th, 2018

Debt Collection, Personal Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy offers a variety of benefits. One of the most important is the automatic stay. Bankruptcy’s automatic stay stops bill collectors from pursuing you. It stops all collection efforts, including those related to your home mortgage. The automatic stay continues throughout the entirety of your bankruptcy, so once you file, you will no longer be […]

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What Happens If I Ignore Collection Efforts?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Nov 21st, 2017

Debt Collection

Despite being one of the worst methods to take in dealing with debt, plenty of people ignore collection efforts against them. Of course, wanting to hide from a debt is understandable. If you cannot afford to pay it, you are concerned your problem is getting worse and you don’t know what to do, or you […]

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Need Help Dealing with Aggressive Debt Collectors? Read This!

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Nov 11th, 2016

Debt Collection, Debt Relief

There are plenty of things debt collectors can do to collect money owed to them, but there are also limitations. Aggressive debt collection is controlled by the law and if a debt collector oversteps his or her boundaries, there are actions you can take. Even if a debt is legitimate and you are behind on […]

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Tags: debt, debt attorney, debt collectors, debt harassment, Debt relief, Tampa Bankruptcy Lawyers

What is the Debt Settlement Option?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Nov 11th, 2016

Debt Collection, Debt Relief, Debtor Rights

Financial problems come in all shapes and sizes, as do the options for resolving those financial problems. For some people the right option is to create a stricter budget and stick to it. For others, bankruptcy is the only feasible way out from under a mountain of debt. And for others still, settling debt might […]

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Tags: debt, debt collectors, debt harassment, debt settlement

Is Debtor’s Prison Still a Threat in Modern Day America?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Apr 19th, 2016

Debt Collection

There was a time when falling behind on debts and not paying creditors could land a person in jail. Nowadays, debts can still be stressful, but nobody goes to jail because they fail to pay a credit card bill. Or do they…? America has abolished debtors’ prison and creditors now have a limited number of […]

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Tags: consumer debt, credit card debt, debt, debt collectors, debtor rights, overwhelming debt, Strike Debt

What Should I Know about Repossession?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Feb 15th, 2016

Debt Collection

Falling behind on payments on a vehicle can be a frightening experience especially if the lender notifies you of intent to repossess. Most of us realize when we purchase a new vehicle that repossession is a possibility, but we skim the portion of the sales contract assuming it will never happen to us. But what […]

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Tags: bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Attorney, debt collectors, Repossession

Tampa Bankruptcy Law Blog

Social Security and Bankruptcy: Do I Need to Worry about My Income?

Social Security and Bankruptcy: Do I Need to Worry about My Income?

By Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A. / March 19, 2019

How Bankruptcy and Social Security Are Related Bankruptcy is one of the best tools available for managing significant debt and...

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Bankruptcy and Cross-Collateralization: What You Need to Know

Bankruptcy and Cross-Collateralization: What You Need to Know

By Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A. / March 13, 2019

Everyone’s financial situation is different, which makes each and every bankruptcy unique – and potentially complicated. One of the things...

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Foreclosure on the Horizon? Here’s What You Can Do to Stop the Process

Personal Bankruptcy

Foreclosure on the Horizon? Here’s What You Can Do to Stop the Process

By Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A. / March 12, 2019

Preventing Foreclosure Out-of-control debt can cause a number of problems in your life, but few are as intimidating as the...

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Can I Keep Any Credit Cards If I File for Bankruptcy?

Can I Keep Any Credit Cards If I File for Bankruptcy?

By Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A. / March 7, 2019

Credit Cards and Bankruptcy One of the most common questions bankruptcy attorneys hear from clients is whether or not they...

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How Does Bankruptcy Affect My Possessions?

Personal Bankruptcy

How Does Bankruptcy Affect My Possessions?

By Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A. / March 5, 2019

Bankruptcy and Possessions Filing for bankruptcy can improve your financial situation, but it also has a major impact on many...

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Personal Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy and Renting: What You Need to Know

By Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A. / February 15, 2019

Renting a home after bankruptcy There are plenty of people who rent their homes. Many of them are faced with...

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Bankruptcy and Selling Assets: Can I Sell My Vehicle before I File?

Personal Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy and Selling Assets: Can I Sell My Vehicle before I File?

By Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A. / February 13, 2019

Can a car be sold before filing for bankruptcy? Plenty of car owners face financial struggles and consider bankruptcy. It’s...

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Your Bankruptcy Timeline: What You Need to Know Before, During, and After You File

Your Bankruptcy Timeline: What You Need to Know Before, During, and After You File

By Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A. / February 8, 2019

Timeline for Filing Bankruptcy Bankruptcy is not something anyone plans to do in his or her life, but once you’ve...

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How Bankruptcy Affects a 401K Loan

Personal Bankruptcy

How Bankruptcy Affects a 401K Loan

By Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A. / February 7, 2019

Bankruptcy affects all aspects of your life, including the money you’ve saved over the years. This is especially true if...

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Five Keys to Post Bankruptcy Success

Personal Bankruptcy

Five Keys to Post Bankruptcy Success

By Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A. / January 30, 2019

Post-Bankruptcy Actions in Florida to Help With Bankruptcy Success Bankruptcy is one of the best ways to make a fresh...

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At the Tampa Bay law firm, the Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A., we help people with consumer bankruptcy matters in the Tampa Bay-St. Petersburg, Florida communities such as Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Thonotosassa, Riverview, Lutz, Plant City, Brandon, Carrollwood, Wesley Chapel, St. Petersburg Beach, Lakeland, Mulberry, Dade City, Pinellas Park, Largo, Seminole, Odessa, Oldsmar and Lithia, and counties such as Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Pasco County, Polk County and Manatee County.