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File for Bankruptcy from Home Filing for bankruptcy from home is one of the safest and most convenient options you have right now if you are struggling with debt. It provides you with all of the benefits of bankruptcy, but you don’t need to leave the house to complete the process. We’re currently living in […]

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 […]

What is a Rule 2004 Exam?

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 […]

What is a Tuition Clawback?

Tuition Clawback And Bankruptcy In Florida.

Tuition Clawback Student loans are one of the primary causes of financial struggles and a common reason people ultimately file for bankruptcy. In many families, parents assist their children with the high cost of tuition. Unfortunately, finances are unpredictable in this day and age. Helping your child pay for college could put you at a […]

What is a Preferential Transfer?

Preferential Transfer And Bankruptcy Tampa, Florida.

Preferential Transfer When you file for bankruptcy, the bankruptcy court determines the order of payments.  This is true for both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Some debts have high priority. You pay them, in full or in part, after liquidating your assets or through your payment plan. Other debts are low-priority. You pay them […]

3 Tips for Choosing a Bankruptcy Lawyer

Tips For Choosing A Bankruptcy Lawyer In Tampa, Florida.

Bankruptcy Lawyer Bankruptcy is one of the most common reasons for someone to need an attorney. Filing for bankruptcy is a complicated process and a lot can go wrong. Working with a bankruptcy lawyer means you’ll have the guidance and support you need. They’ll help you avoid problems and ensure that whatever assets are eligible […]

Presumption Of Abuse And Bankruptcy Tampa, Florida.

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 […]

Filing For Bankruptcy To Eliminate Debt In Florida.

Why Debt is Negative and Holding You Back Debt is a burden for many people. Those who have just a small amount of debt – an affordable mortgage or car loan – can usually handle it, but even those debts come with risk. Unless you’ve managed to save several months’ worth of funds and more […]

Reasons Why Bankruptcy Cases Get Dismissed.

Bankruptcy Case Dismissed There are two possible outcomes for those filing for bankruptcy. It doesn’t matter if you qualify for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, the result of bankruptcy is either debt discharge or having your bankruptcy case dismissed. The former is the goal, the latter is a risk of things not working out as […]

Who Files for Bankruptcy?

Filing For Bankruptcy In Tampa, Florida.

Should I File for Bankruptcy? If you’re considering bankruptcy and you feel as if you’re the only person in the world struggling with financial obligations, you aren’t alone. Not only are you not the only person, but you also aren’t the only one who feels this way. Financial challenges that are severe enough to consider […]

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