by Ofer Shmucher | Oct 26, 2011 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Florida Law, Uncategorized, US Bankruptcy Law
If you have filed for bankruptcy in the past and are thinking about filing for bankruptcy again then you may or may not be eligible to file again depending on date since you last filed. If you previously filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Florida then you must wait... 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 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... by Ofer Shmucher | Sep 15, 2011 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Process, Florida Law, Uncategorized
This is a common question that is asked by people who are looking to file for bankruptcy in Florida. Their main concern is that their friend/relative/neighbor/etc. co-signed on a debt that the client will be discharging in bankruptcy. So they will always ask, will...
