by Ofer Shmucher | Apr 12, 2016 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Process, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
One of the most common questions that I get during my free consultation in my Miami Florida office is whether or not a dismissed bankruptcy will show up on a credit report. I have recently met with numerous clients who for some reason or another have a dismissed... 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 | Jan 7, 2016 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Process, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Mortgage Modification Debtors who have attempted to modify their mortgage loans without the assistance of an attorney have realized how difficult the process is. Lenders routinely reject debtors because they have failed to include the correct documentation or have not... by Ofer Shmucher | Jan 6, 2016 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Process, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
In South Florida, numerous individuals lease vehicles rather than purchase. So, I routinely get asked by my clients what happens to their leased vehicle when they file for bankruptcy. The answer is that it depends on what you want to do with your car. Keep and... by Ofer Shmucher | Aug 24, 2015 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Process
With the increase in property values in South Florida, numerous debtors are coming to my office in an attempt to save their homes. Filing of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Miami or Fort Lauderdale can do just that. Here are a few ways a Chapter 13 bankruptcy can assist...