Debt can be overwhelming. It’s easy to let bills pile up and miss payments, and before you know it, you find yourself dodging phone calls and letters from debt collectors. But what happens when you ignore a debt collector? Can you really dodge your debts and hope they go away? What can happen if you […]
Tampa Bankruptcy Law Blog
Living with debt is a reality for many Americans. Some people manage to keep up with certain debts, such as their mortgage or car payments. But credit card debt is often trickier to manage. Credit card interest rates can be exorbitant, making it difficult to pay off the balance. As a result, many people are […]
Florida bankruptcy attorney One of the most difficult aspects of financial problems is dealing with creditors. Even if creditors stay within their legal boundaries, debt collection efforts against you are disruptive and embarrassing. Working with a Florida bankruptcy attorney stops creditor harassment and helps you get a fresh financial start. If you have creditors calling […]
Judgment Creditor Having a credit card company file legal action against you is nerve-wracking. It only gets worse if they win that judgment. When a creditor is given the power by the court to take further action against you, it can lead to a lot of trouble and make your financial situation a lot worse […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Have you fallen behind on your debt obligations? Are calls from debt collectors a daily occurrence in your life? You aren’t alone. Many people deal with ongoing calls and letters from debt collectors every day. And unless you find a way to pay the debt, negotiate a settlement, or file for bankruptcy, those actions are […]
Filing Bankruptcy is Necessary under some Circumstances Financial trouble is one of the worst stressors you can face in life. The good news is there are options available to help you get a handle on things and create hope for the future when it comes to your money. Bankruptcy is one of the most powerful […]
Bankruptcy Automatic Stay The automatic stay is what pushes many people into filing for bankruptcy. They might be headed in that direction anyway and filing is imminent, but it’s the benefit of stopping creditors from collection actions, at least temporarily, that pushes them over the hump of filing. Unfortunately, for all the automatic stay can […]