Filing a bankruptcy petition to eliminate or lessen the burden of debts is a personal choice that is usually made under less than ideal circumstances. Many people believe that filing bankruptcy in Miami can remedy their financial situation even without the need of an experienced Miami bankruptcy lawyer. Moreover, not only do some [...]
You have met with a bankruptcy petition preparer, you have paid them, and now you have questions. For starters, you want to save your house and you want to know what chapter of the bankruptcy code you can file. You also want to know if you can lower the interest on your motor vehicle and keep [...]
In recent years, various well-known athletes from all sports have filed for bankruptcy, These problems arise, often times due to high divorcement rates, gambling addictions, poor business investments, (etc.). These high-profile names range from; basketball to hockey, soccer to baseball, and many other competitive activities. Some of the athletes listed below are considered to be the greatest in [...]
Bankruptcy is a very common thing in the American household. This problem arises due to the inability to pay for debt that is still pending to be paid. Often times this occurs because the person whom is in debt has a low-income job or purchases things they cannot repay. In recent years it has become a trend [...]
If you are a property owner, chances are there is a lien against your property. Most individuals will know who owns the lien - the bank who financed their house. There may also be a second lien if you have a second mortgage or line of credit against your property. However, did you [...]
The experienced bankruptcy attorney practicing in South Florida understands that many prospective clients that come to the office may have some sort of criminal record or pending criminal matter. Because of the stigma associated with having a record, most clients do not volunteer the information to the attorney sitting in front of them. However, it may be important [...]
Everyone and their mother want to know how their neighbors and friends are doing financially. It seems that in these tough financial times the new car in the garage and the dream house do not truly reflect the true financial situation of those around you. Sometimes it is simple curiosity and people just want [...]
When deciding to file for bankruptcy, a chapter 13 bankruptcy may not be your first choice. However, there are a lot of benefits to filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. For one, a chapter 13 bankruptcy can help you eliminate the second mortgage if you are behind on payments and if you owe more [...]
At first glance, deciding which comes first, the chicken or the egg, seems a trivial and amusing matter. However, if one considers the philosophical implications of the question, it can be said that one may be trying to determine and solve the theory of evolution and timing of the creation of man. Similarly, for those [...]
During an active bankruptcy case, individuals who file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy and some of those who even file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, may receive a proof of claim. Proof of claim forms is a natural process of the bankruptcy filing and it is nothing to be alarmed about. Proof of claims is [...]
