by Ofer Shmucher | Oct 6, 2011 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Florida Law, Uncategorized
I often speak with debtors over the phone who are ready to file for bankruptcy and they are always wondering what the best steps they should do to prepare for the bankruptcy filing. My answer every time is to get your paperwork organized. Here are a couple of... by Ofer Shmucher | Oct 3, 2011 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Process, Client Bankruptcy Cases, Florida Law, Uncategorized
When people have personal injury lawsuits they tend to take quite some time before they actually receive any money. During that time period where the personal injury lawsuit is pending a person may consider filing for bankruptcy. A question I receive from potential... by Ofer Shmucher | Sep 24, 2011 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Florida Law, Uncategorized, US Bankruptcy Law
I have been meeting with numerous clients who have told me what “other attorneys” have told them regarding their vehicles and if they will lose them when they file for bankruptcy. The answer to this question really depends on whether there is equity in your vehicle... by Ofer Shmucher | Sep 22, 2011 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Process, Uncategorized, US Bankruptcy Law
If you are in a situation where you are looking to file for bankruptcy then you probably were going through some difficult times when you needed money. The first place any person looks to get money is from family members. Debtors routinely borrow money from family... by Ofer Shmucher | Sep 17, 2011 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Uncategorized
I recently met a client who due to religious reasons gives ten percent (10%) of her income to her church, however due to the economy she is thinking of filing for bankruptcy. She asked me if it will look bad or if she will be prevented from filing for bankruptcy... by Ofer Shmucher | Sep 16, 2011 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Process, Florida Law, Uncategorized
If a creditor has filed a lawsuit against you and obtained a judgment then they can attempt to collect on the debt by doing a number of things including, wage garnishments, freezing bank accounts, or levying property. I was recently asked by a client if it is too...