When people consider bankruptcy in Tampa, they often think about how it will affect their mortgage and homeownership, but not everyone who files for bankruptcy owns a home. Renters file for bankruptcy all the time and many are concerned about how their filing will affect their living arrangements. What do you need to know if […]
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Debtor Rights
Receiving calls from debt collectors can be so terrifying many people avoid even answering their phones if they know it’s from someone attempting to collect a debt. The majority of these calls are demanding payment, but there are times when debt collectors call to offer you something. Is this too good to be true? Debt […]
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Creditor Interference The simple answer to this question is, “Yes, a great deal.” However, an experienced attorney can ensure your bankruptcy proceedings ultimately are successful, even if a specific creditor raises an issue with the discharge of their debt. You might be forced to pay that particular debt back, but you will […]
Consumers have certain tools available to them that offer protection from debt collectors. This is especially useful if you think you have been contacted by a debt collector about a debt that you think is not yours or you are not sure is valid. Debt validation is a process that allows you to request and […]