by Ofer Shmucher | Jul 20, 2016 | Bankruptcy Process, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
So you’ve filed for bankruptcy and your case gets dismissed for one reason or another; can you refile? I get this question on a regular basis from debtors who usually file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Here is a basic understanding of what happens when a bankruptcy... by Ofer Shmucher | Apr 19, 2016 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Process, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
I had a recent free consultation come into my office to ask me about small business loans and if they were dischargeable in bankruptcy. The debtor received an SBA loan on a property when their home was damaged by a hurricane. Soon the debtor was unable to make... by Ofer Shmucher | Apr 12, 2016 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Process, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
One of the most common questions that I get during my free consultation in my Miami Florida office is whether or not a dismissed bankruptcy will show up on a credit report. I have recently met with numerous clients who for some reason or another have a dismissed... by Ofer Shmucher | Feb 19, 2016 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Process, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Client Bankruptcy Cases
A potential client asked me during our initial free consultation if they could still file for bankruptcy if they were just served with a lawsuit complaint. Apparently the client believed that once you have been sued you can no longer file for bankruptcy. The truth... by Ofer Shmucher | Feb 11, 2016 | Bankruptcy Process, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
I recently had a client come into my Miami Florida office to file for bankruptcy but I didn’t feel they were a good candidate and instead suggested that they settle their debts. Clients believed that because they already had a judgment against them it would be... by Ofer Shmucher | Jan 6, 2016 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Process, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
In South Florida, numerous individuals lease vehicles rather than purchase. So, I routinely get asked by my clients what happens to their leased vehicle when they file for bankruptcy. The answer is that it depends on what you want to do with your car. Keep and...
