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 | Nov 9, 2011 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Client Bankruptcy Cases, Uncategorized
One of the most common questions people want to know, when filing for bankruptcy, is what type of debts are dischargeable. While most debts are dischargeable in bankruptcy there are several types of debts that are non-dischargeable. A debtor will not be able to... by Ofer Shmucher | Nov 8, 2011 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Process, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Client Bankruptcy Cases, Uncategorized
Sometimes I have potential clients who have had friends or family members that have previously filed for bankruptcy and that family member or friend may have had a good/bad experience with their bankruptcy trustee. So the potential client will ask me if it is... by Ofer Shmucher | Nov 5, 2011 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Client Bankruptcy Cases, Uncategorized
A recent client asked me if she could terminate her cell phone contract through the bankruptcy and not be subject the termination fee of her provider. The answer is YES a debtor can terminate their current cell phone contract by listing the cell phone provider on... 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 | Aug 17, 2011 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Client Bankruptcy Cases, Florida Law, Uncategorized
Clients always ask me the following question “Can I go max out my credit cards and then come back and file for bankruptcy?” The answer to that question is NO and it could lead to severe consequences including having the credit card companies sue you while you are in...
