by Ofer Shmucher | Jun 30, 2011 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Process, Uncategorized
When you file for bankruptcy you need to list all of your debts and all of your assets. Your debts will include mortgages, car notes, credit cards, medical bills, etc. A question that I routinely get is whether or not a debtor can include debt from a repossessed car... by Ofer Shmucher | Jun 17, 2011 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Process, Client Bankruptcy Cases, Uncategorized
I tend to meet clients who have visited other bankruptcy attorneys so I typically ask them what they thought of the previous attorney. I was shocked to learn what some of my clients told me. So here is a compiled list of things to be on the lookout out for when... by Ofer Shmucher | Apr 25, 2011 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Florida Law, Uncategorized
When you file for bankruptcy in Florida you need to list all of your debts and assets. Your debts are usually automatically generated from a credit report that your attorney will run for you. However sometimes debts don’t show up on your credit report and it is... by Ofer Shmucher | Apr 14, 2011 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Process, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Uncategorized
When a debtor files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Florida they are allowed to exempt certain assets. Exemptions are protections used on assets, that protect/prohibit the bankruptcy court from taking away the assets from you. Here is a quick breakdown on exemptions... by Ofer Shmucher | Mar 17, 2011 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Florida Law, Uncategorized
When you file for bankruptcy in Florida you need to list all of your debts and all of your assets. The jewelry you own is considered an asset and in some instances could have significant value. I often get asked how much jewelry can I exempt in Florida or what are...