by Ofer Shmucher | Jul 8, 2011 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Process, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Florida Law, Uncategorized
When my clients come see me, the first thing they ask is what is the timeline if I file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Florida. Below is a rough timeline for individuals who file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy using my firms services. 1. Schedule an appointment with... by Ofer Shmucher | Feb 27, 2011 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Process, Uncategorized
When you file for bankruptcy you automatically get appointed a trustee in your case. You also automatically have a court date scheduled for a meeting of the creditors (341 meeting). At the meeting of the creditors your appointed trustee will be asking you certain... by Ofer Shmucher | Feb 19, 2011 | Bankruptcy Process, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Uncategorized
The filing of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, in Florida, requires the debtor(s) to create a three to five year repayment plan to pay off a portion of their debts. You may wonder, why would I want to do a chapter 13 bankruptcy and make monthly payments when I can just file... by Ofer Shmucher | Jan 1, 2011 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Uncategorized, US Bankruptcy Law
Now that it is 2011 people tend to get ready to file their taxes in hopes of obtaining a refund. So it is that time of the year that I hear the same question asked repeatedly by clients, “If I file for bankruptcy will I have to pay taxes or a tax penalty on the debts... by Ofer Shmucher | Dec 29, 2010 | Ask the Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Process, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Florida Law
When you are a homeowner you become aware of other payments that you must make besides just the mortgage payment. These payments can include homeowner associations/monthly maintenance charges, property taxes or property insurance. Sometimes these payments are built...
