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Can I file for bankruptcy in Florida if my bank account has been frozen?

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...

Will filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Florida stop a wage garnishment?

by Ofer Shmucher | Jun 16, 2011 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Uncategorized

If you have a judgment against you then one of the remedies your creditors can seek is to wage garnish you up to 25 (twenty five) percent every paycheck until the amount of the judgment plus interest and fees is paid back.  If a wage garnishment order is granted...

I’m Filing for Bankruptcy in Florida, How do I Value my Vehicle Assets?

by Ofer Shmucher | Feb 9, 2011 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Florida Law, Uncategorized

If you are filing for bankruptcy in Florida then you must fill out a bankruptcy petition.  Usually if you hire an attorney he or she will fill it out based on your answers to their questions, or in other cases the attorney will give you a packet to fill out and return...

If I file a Bankruptcy in Florida will I have to go before a Judge?

by Ofer Shmucher | Nov 18, 2010 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Uncategorized

My clients often tell me that they are scared to go before a judge.    The good news is that most consumer/debtor’s who file for bankruptcy in Florida will likely never have to go before or see a judge at all. Chapter 7 – If you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in South...

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