Benefits of Filing Bankruptcy For most people, bankruptcy is a necessary evil. It’s a tool used to help them get back on their feet financially, but if given a choice they would change the events that led to their bankruptcy. As helpful as bankruptcy can be, the average person views it as a negative event. […]
The prospect of filing for bankruptcy in the Tampa area can be intimidating, but many people feel better when they know what to expect. Having an idea of the order of events and the approximate timeframe in which certain things must occur can put your mind at ease and help you feel more confident about your decision […]
A Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing can help homeowners manage mortgage arrears. Chapter 13 allows you to get your financial situation back on track while still protecting your most valuable assets, including your home. It is common for homeowners to choose Chapter 13 bankruptcy because it avoids the devastation of foreclosure, even if they have already […]
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 […]
Most people are aware there are different types of bankruptcy, but many are unable to explain the difference. In Chapter 13 bankruptcy, debt is re-organized and the person filing is responsible for much of what is owed on these debts. The goal is to create a payment plan that makes debt affordable again and enables […]
One of the primary reasons people filing for bankruptcy in Tampa seek legal assistance is because they are unable to make sense of all the legal terms associated with the filing process. The pressure to complete a bankruptcy filing free of mistakes is heavy and if anything is incorrect, even if the mistake was unintentional, […]
Bankruptcy might be the most valuable tool you have at your disposal if you are struggling with money, but because there are so many bankruptcy myths out there, many debtors don’t bother filing. There are few areas of law around which there are more mistruths and because of this, many people never even consider whether […]
Filing Bankruptcy in the Military Military members and their families are often required to move from location to location. They put their lives on hold during their or their loved one’s military service. For some, this means facing financial challenges that might not exist otherwise. Even if those money problems did exist otherwise, the challenges […]
Receiving notice a credit card or mortgage payment has been rejected because of insufficient funds is a scary experience. It calls attention to your financial struggles and reminds you that everything is not OK, financially speaking, even if you have been trying to ignore the problem. Things are even scarier when you weren’t fully expecting […]
What is a Bankruptcy Auction? You hear about them all the time – auctions that allow people to bid on items like homes, cars, and other valuables, and get them at rock bottom prices after they are seized from their original owners. Bankruptcy auctions are a great way to get a bargain, but they can […]
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