Category Archives: Personal Bankruptcy
Why bankruptcy is not the stigma you might think it is
Many people think of bankruptcy as a weakness or as a moral failing, but this perception is far from accurate. Facts can help rebut criticism. When families in Florida get together for birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, holidays and the like, they often catch up on the news. Cousin Jane is getting married, Uncle Pete bought… Read More »
What does a bankruptcy mean for my future?
Bankruptcy may well help Florida residents get out from under large mounds of debt but a good understanding of the future impact is also important. When faced with debt that seems only to grow and the options to pay that debt down get smaller and smaller, Florida residents may understandable look to bankruptcy for… Read More »
An introduction to the automatic stay in bankruptcy
An introduction to the automatic stay in bankruptcy The broad cessation of collection activity against the debtor is a huge relief from financial pressure. One of the strongest benefits of filing a petition for bankruptcy is the immediate automatic stay triggered by the filing. The automatic stay is an order of the U.S. Bankruptcy… Read More »
Life after bankruptcy
Some people avoid filing for bankruptcy because of fears about the future but life after bankruptcy may be better than they think. Even as the nation’s economy rebounded from the great recession, many people in Florida continued to experience severe financial challenges. Many factors can contribute to this including job loss, illness, injury, divorce… Read More »
Establishing financial independence after filing bankruptcy in Florida
There are several things those who file bankruptcy can do to reestablish their financial independence and move forward. After filing for personal bankruptcy, many people in Florida wonder how they will reestablish their financial independence, set new goals and move forward. This is especially true since after filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the action remains… Read More »
Improving your credit score after filing bankruptcy in Florida
There are a few key steps bankruptcy filers can take after the filing process is over to improve their credit score and maintain financial freedom. Those who file bankruptcy in Florida might find that after the process is over, their credit score is much lower than it used to be. This often occurs because… Read More »
Debt collection harassment techniques
Some debt collection agencies use harassment techniques, such as impersonation, surprise and threats, to encourage debtors to pay what they owe. Some debt collectors in the Miami area employ harassment techniques as a way to get debtors to pay what they owe. Many people think of harassment as constant calling, using rude names or… Read More »
Preparing for the Chapter 7 meeting of creditors
When filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, debtors are required to attend a meeting of creditors before the case is discharged. People who are seeking reprieve from their heavy financial debt may choose to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Otherwise referred to as liquidation bankruptcy, Chapter 7 allows people in Florida and across the country… Read More »
Chapter 13 bankruptcy and home foreclosure
Many people considering bankruptcy may also be facing potential foreclosures and should understand the relationship between the two. Floridians who are faced with serious and unmanageable levels of debt may understandably feel very afraid and unsure of how to proceed. As the pile of bills increases and the ability to pay them is not… Read More »
Divorce and bankruptcy sometimes go hand in hand
The financial strain of divorce can result in a bankruptcy filing or vice versa. For some people, the financial strain caused by a divorce (paying lawyer’s fees, setting up two separate households, and having to pay child support or alimony, among other things) will eventually lead them to a point where a bankruptcy filing… Read More »