Tampa Bankruptcy Law Blog

What Should I Know about College Loan Debt?

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

Oct 11th, 2018

If you’re thinking about borrowing money to pay for college or your child is thinking about college and you know a loan is your only option for paying tuition, you aren’t alone. More than half of all college students are using loans to pay for their tuition. And while there are many loan programs that […]

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Should You Continue Paying Your Debts after You Decide to File for Bankruptcy?

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

Oct 5th, 2018

Personal Bankruptcy

One of the most common questions bankruptcy lawyers get from clients is whether or not they should keep making payments toward their debts. Unfortunately, there is a great deal of misleading information out there about how to deal with overwhelming debt. Some debt management companies encourage clients to stop making payments when they consolidate debts, […]

Tags: bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Attorney, debt, debt attorney

How Bankruptcy Can Help You If You are Facing Foreclosure

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

Aug 15th, 2018

Foreclosure

Owning a home is part of the American dream and losing that home through foreclosure is a nightmare. Mortgage foreclosure is one of the worst things that can happen to a person. Thankfully, there are things you can do if foreclosure is a possibility on the horizon. Actions you take and decisions you make can […]

Tags: bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Questions, Chapter 13 bankruptcy, Chapter 7 bankruptcy, filing for bankruptcy, foreclosure

How Can Undue Hardship Help You in Bankruptcy If You’re Dealing with Student Loan Debt?

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

Aug 15th, 2018

Personal Bankruptcy

Despite millions of Americans struggling with student loan debt and a good deal of them defaulting on or at risk for defaulting on their loan payments, bankruptcy provides little assistance when it comes to getting the situation under control – with a few exceptions. Though it’s difficult to eliminate student loan debts in bankruptcy, it […]

Tags: bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Counseling, Bankruptcy Education, Bankruptcy Questions, student loans

Help! I Changed My Mind and I Want to Withdraw My Bankruptcy

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

Aug 15th, 2018

Chapter 13, Chapter 7, Personal Bankruptcy

Help! I Changed My Mind and I Want to Withdraw My Bankruptcy Filing for bankruptcy is a great way to pull yourself out of a dire financial situation. Unfortunately, if done incorrectly, though, bankruptcy just creates more chaos. This is often the case for people who choose to file without the support and guidance of […]

Tags: bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Counseling, Bankruptcy Emotions, Chapter 13 bankruptcy, Chapter 7 bankruptcy, filing for bankruptcy

Will My Employer Know about My Bankruptcy?

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

Jun 30th, 2017

Debt Relief

The thought of filing for bankruptcy can trigger a number of fears. Unfortunately, these fears prevent people from filing when bankruptcy would actually be a beneficial tool to help them get their financial lives back on track. One of the most common fears is whether or not the filer’s employer will know about the bankruptcy. […]

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What You Need to Know about “Cheap” Bankruptcy Attorneys

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

Jun 30th, 2017

Debt Relief, Personal Bankruptcy

It’s a familiar cliché to most people: “You get what you pay for.” It’s true when it comes to a variety of products and services, and in many cases, it’s true when it comes to hiring a bankruptcy attorney. And though the period of your life in which you’re hiring a bankruptcy attorney is likely […]

Tags: Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Counseling

Think You Don’t Need an Attorney? Bankruptcy is about More than Filling Out Forms!

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

Jun 30th, 2017

Debt Relief, Personal Bankruptcy

When someone learns it’s possible to file for bankruptcy without hiring a bankruptcy attorney, they often assume this is a good way to save money. After all, filing for bankruptcy isn’t going to require more than filling out a few forms, right? Unfortunately, filing for bankruptcy is about more than just completing and submitting forms […]

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Should Bankruptcy Really Be a Last Resort?

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

Jun 27th, 2017

Debt Relief

Anyone who is struggling with money has likely considered bankruptcy to some degree, but most people consider it the absolute last resort. They exhaust all of their other options and when there’s nothing left to do except give up they file for bankruptcy. Unfortunately, this approach can cause more harm than good. There are instances […]

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Don’t Repay Your Debts!

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

Jun 26th, 2017

Debt Relief, Personal Bankruptcy

If you’re struggling financially, chances are you know how important it is to pay your bills even if you’ve been unable to do so. The truth is paying your bills should be a priority, but there comes a time when paying your debts could work against you. How is that? If your financial situation is […]

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Five Tips to Help You with Bankruptcy Credit Counseling

By Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A. / December 10, 2018

Bankruptcy Post Filing Education and Counseling Requirements If you’ve begun the bankruptcy process you already know about the education requirements....