Tampa Bankruptcy Law Blog

What to Know About DIY Bankruptcy Filing

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

May 31st, 2017

Chapter 7, Debt Relief, Personal Bankruptcy

Filing for bankruptcy is a complicated process, but the court does allow individuals to file on their own without an attorney. This is called pro se filing and is not recommended, even under the simplest of circumstances. Sometimes, though, people choose to file without professional support to avoid attorneys’ fees (they still need to pay […]

Tags: Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Attorney, Chapter 13, Chapter 7, DIY Bankruptcy

Five Tips to Help You Manage Your Emotions in Bankruptcy

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

May 30th, 2017

Debt Relief

The legal side of bankruptcy is complex, but it isn’t the only thing you need to deal with when filing for bankruptcy. For many people, dealing with their emotions during the bankruptcy process can be overwhelming. There are a wide range of emotions that can spring up depending on your situation and all too often, […]

Tags: Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Emotions, Bankruptcy Procedure, Bankruptcy Process

Bankruptcy and Tax Consequences

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

May 30th, 2017

Chapter 13, Chapter 7, Debt Relief

Bankruptcy offers a number of advantages, especially when your financial situation is bleak and there is no other solution in sight. However, it’s important to understand the disadvantages of bankruptcy and determine if the outcome is worth the negative aspects of filing. One of the things people filing for bankruptcy often forget to consider is […]

Tags: Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Procedure, Bankruptcy Process, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

How Bankruptcy Affects a Second Mortgage

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Apr 28th, 2017

Chapter 13, Chapter 7, Personal Bankruptcy

There are many homeowners who have a second mortgage on their homes. In many of these cases, these mortgages were not taken because a person was facing financial challenges. For instance, some use a second mortgage to pay for home renovations. Second mortgages can be used to help someone through a difficult financial time, but […]

Tags: Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Counseling, Bankruptcy Education, Bankruptcy Procedure, Bankruptcy Process, Mortgages

How Your Attitude Affects Your Odds of Filing for Bankruptcy

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Apr 28th, 2017

Personal Bankruptcy

If you have filed for bankruptcy in the past or you are concerned your current lifestyle is leading you toward financial ruin, you probably feel a lot of stress when it comes to your finances. The good news is it’s possible to take control of your financial life and stop the landslide that often seems […]

Tags: Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Education, Bankruptcy Emotions, Bankruptcy Procedure, Bankruptcy Process, Bankruptcy Questions

Think You are Immune to Bankruptcy? Think Again!

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Apr 26th, 2017

Personal Bankruptcy

There are plenty of people in the world who believe they are immune to bankruptcy. Their financial lives are in order and they have no reason to believe there could ever be a problem. Perhaps you count yourself among these people – in control of your finances and capable of planning for uncertainty in your […]

Tags: Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Counseling, Bankruptcy Procedure, Bankruptcy Questions, Debt Forgiveness, Debt Harassment, Debt Management

What is the Marital Adjustment Deduction in Bankruptcy?

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Apr 25th, 2017

Debt Relief

Marriage joins two people together emotionally, legally, and in many cases, financially. Unfortunately, if you are married to someone struggling financially or you are the one facing financial problems, it might be better to keep some aspects of your finances separate. This can be especially beneficial during bankruptcy. If you do choose to file for […]

Tags: Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Assets, Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Procedure, Bankruptcy Process

Filing for Chapter 7? This To-Do List Can Help!

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Apr 24th, 2017

Chapter 7

As you’ve probably already learned, there are different types of bankruptcy. Your personal financial situation will dictate which is best for you, but in many cases, individuals who opt for bankruptcy file for Chapter 7. This type of bankruptcy allows them to discharge all or a portion of their debt, depending on the type they’ve […]

Tags: Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Procedure, Bankruptcy Process, Chapter 7, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Your After-Bankruptcy To-Do List

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Apr 24th, 2017

Personal Bankruptcy

Chances are if you are thinking about bankruptcy or you have already filed, you are feeling disorganized and perhaps a bit frazzled. Even under the best circumstances, financial challenges can leave you overwhelmed and if chaos was part of what led you to bankruptcy, now is when you’ll need to take control of your situation […]

Tags: Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Counseling, Bankruptcy Procedure, Bankruptcy Process, Bankruptcy Questions, Bankruptcy Schedules, Life After Bankruptcy

Job Hunting? How Bankruptcy Can Help

Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.

Mar 3rd, 2017

Chapter 7, Debt Relief, Personal Bankruptcy

If you’ve been searching for a job, while also worrying about financial issues, you are not alone. Whether a job loss triggered your financial woes or just added to them, things might seem bleak if your struggles just continue to worsen. If things are dire enough to consider bankruptcy, you are likely wondering how filing […]

Tags: Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Attorney, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Personal Bankruptcy

Tampa Bankruptcy Law Blog

What to Know About DIY Bankruptcy Filing

Five Tips to Help You Manage Your Emotions in Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy and Tax Consequences

How Bankruptcy Affects a Second Mortgage

How Your Attitude Affects Your Odds of Filing for Bankruptcy

Think You are Immune to Bankruptcy? Think Again!

What is the Marital Adjustment Deduction in Bankruptcy?

Filing for Chapter 7? This To-Do List Can Help!

Your After-Bankruptcy To-Do List

Job Hunting? How Bankruptcy Can Help

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