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 | 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 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 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...