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What is a Bankruptcy SOFA?

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

Jul 10th, 2020

Chapter 13, Chapter 7, Debtor Rights, Helpful Bankruptcy Tips, Personal Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy SOFA Filing for bankruptcy requires a lot of paperwork. The majority of bankruptcy paperwork includes schedules that list your debts, income, expenses, and assets. The bankruptcy court reviews this information and uses it to assess your financial situation. It’s then used to determine if your debts are discharged. In addition to the schedules, you’ll […]

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What is a Rule 2004 Exam?

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

Jul 1st, 2020

Chapter 13, Chapter 7, Helpful Bankruptcy Tips, Personal Bankruptcy

Rule 2004 Exam Bankruptcy cases are handled in a bankruptcy court, but rarely do people who file need to make a traditional court appearance. There is no jury or witness stand and the closest you’ll come to testifying is at your 341 Meeting of Creditors. However, there are cases in which the bankruptcy trustee calls […]

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What Does Presumption of Abuse Mean and What’s Its Role in Bankruptcy?

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

Jun 12th, 2020

Debtor Rights, Helpful Bankruptcy Tips, Personal Bankruptcy

Presumption of Abuse Deciding to file for bankruptcy is an intimidating experience. It becomes even more so as the process moves forward and various new and unfamiliar terms become commonplace, such as the presumption of abuse. This is one of the reasons it’s so helpful to work with a bankruptcy attorney. Someone will be there […]

Tags: Bankruptcy Discharge, Bankruptcy Fraud, Bankruptcy Questions, filing for bankruptcy, presumption of abuse

3 Reasons Your Student Loan Debt is Ruining Your Financial Future and How Bankruptcy Might Help

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

May 26th, 2020

Credit Recovery, Debt Collection, Debt Relief, Helpful Bankruptcy Tips, Personal Bankruptcy

Student Loan Debt Taking out a loan or multiple loans to attend college is nothing new. Students have been using loans to pay their tuition for decades. The government even offers low-interest loans to make repayment of student loan debt easier once you graduate. But this doesn’t mean repayment is actually easy. More often than […]

Tags: Bankruptcy Discharge, Bankruptcy Education, Bankruptcy Fraud, bankruptcy procedure, Bankruptcy Process, consumer debt, debt management, Life After Bankruptcy, Student Loan Debt, student loans

What is the Real Reason People are Filing for Bankruptcy?

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

May 11th, 2020

Chapter 13, Chapter 7, Debt Relief, Helpful Bankruptcy Tips, Personal Bankruptcy

Can filing for bankruptcy help you with unpaid medical bills? One of the most common misconceptions about bankruptcy is that everyone who files was irresponsible with money. Of course, there are people who file for bankruptcy because they mishandled credit cards, spent more than they earned, or failed to budget as needed. There are also […]

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What You Need to Know about Bankruptcy Court

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

Apr 30th, 2020

Chapter 13, Chapter 7, Debt Relief, Helpful Bankruptcy Tips, Personal Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Court Bankruptcy is a process that many people find intimidating. In part, this is because they must turn their financial information over to the court system. Bankruptcy court oversees your case when you file. Filers must operate within the letter of the bankruptcy law once they file. Understanding how the bankruptcy court system works […]

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What to Expect from Bankruptcy Counseling

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

Apr 29th, 2020

Chapter 13, Chapter 7, Credit Card Debt, Credit Recovery, Debt Relief, Debtor Rights, Helpful Bankruptcy Tips, Personal Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Counseling Filing for bankruptcy is not an easy decision. For many, it’s their only option for getting the debt relief they need to start fresh and move forward in their lives. But even if you are sure bankruptcy is right for you, it can still be a confusing and intimidating process. There’s a lot […]

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What Really Happens When You Declare Bankruptcy?

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

Apr 26th, 2020

Chapter 13, Chapter 7, Credit Card Debt, Debt Relief, Helpful Bankruptcy Tips, Personal Bankruptcy

How to Declare Bankruptcy Bankruptcy is a last resort for many who file. After attempting to clean up a messy financial situation with other options, people with credit problems turn to bankruptcy, knowing it offers a drastic solution to a significant financial crisis. But until they reach they point many people don’t know how to […]

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What You Need to Know Before Filing for “Medical” Bankruptcy

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

Apr 19th, 2020

Chapter 13, Chapter 7, Credit Card Debt, Credit Score, Debtor Rights, Helpful Bankruptcy Tips, Personal Bankruptcy

Medical Bankruptcy Healthcare costs are one of the biggest expenses modern-day Americans face. It leads many people to wonder if medical bankruptcy is an option. Even people who have health insurance often find themselves in serious debt after dealing with a medical crisis. And because of this, unpaid medical bills are one of the primary […]

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5 Helpful Bankruptcy Secrets Nobody Tells You

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

Apr 10th, 2020

Chapter 13, Chapter 7, Credit Card Debt, Credit Score, Debt Collection, Debt Relief, Helpful Bankruptcy Tips, Personal Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Secrets Did you know that knowing just a few of these often-unknown bankruptcy secrets can help you with filing? Bankruptcy isn’t necessarily something people want to achieve. Instead, it’s a helpful tool to use when your financial situation takes a turn for the worse. Under US law, you have a right to file for […]

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