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Employment and Credit Checks: What You Should Know

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

Aug 5th, 2016

Credit Check for Employment It might seem unfair, but potential employers might have the right to view your credit history when you apply for a job. This doesn’t mean every time you fill out an application the company can run a credit check. However, many potential employers request permission from applicants to use a credit […]

Debt Collector Going Too Far? Here’s What You Need to Know!

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

Aug 5th, 2016

Debt Relief

What to Know About Debt Collectors Debt collectors are supposed to adhere to a strict set of rules and regulations when it comes to collecting a debt from you. Unfortunately, unless they are held to those standards by consumers, some tend to push the boundaries. They will try to get away with more than the […]

Bankruptcy’s Silver Lining

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

Aug 4th, 2016

Personal Bankruptcy

Benefits of Filing Bankruptcy For most people, bankruptcy is a necessary evil. It’s a tool used to help them get back on their feet financially, but if given a choice they would change the events that led to their bankruptcy. As helpful as bankruptcy can be, the average person views it as a negative event. […]

Tags: Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Judgment, Bankruptcy Questions, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Filing for Bankruptcy

Tampa Bankruptcy Timeline

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

Aug 3rd, 2016

Personal Bankruptcy

Tampa Florida Bankruptcy Timeline The prospect of filing for bankruptcy in the Tampa area can be intimidating, but many people feel better when they know what to expect. Having an idea of the order of events and the approximate timeframe in which certain things must occur can put your mind at ease and help you feel more […]

Tags: Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Procedure, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Filing for Bankruptcy

What You Should Know about Mortgage Arrears

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

Jul 5th, 2016

Debt Relief

A Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing can help homeowners manage mortgage arrears. Chapter 13 allows you to get your financial situation back on track while still protecting your most valuable assets, including your home. It is common for homeowners to choose Chapter 13 bankruptcy because it avoids the devastation of foreclosure, even if they have already […]

Tags: Chapter 13, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Delinquent Mortgage, Mortgage Modification, Mortgages

What Should You Do If You Receive a Call about Debt Settlement?

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

Jul 5th, 2016

Debtor Rights

Receiving calls from debt collectors can be so terrifying many people avoid even answering their phones if they know it’s from someone attempting to collect a debt. The majority of these calls are demanding payment, but there are times when debt collectors call to offer you something. Is this too good to be true? Debt […]

Tags: Consumer Debt, Credit Card Debt, Debt, Debt Collectors, Debt Consolidation, Debt Management, Debt Relief, Debt Reorganization, Debtor Rights

What is a Chapter 20 Bankruptcy?

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

Jul 1st, 2016

Helpful Bankruptcy Tips

Most people are aware there are different types of bankruptcy, but many are unable to explain the difference. In Chapter 13 bankruptcy, debt is re-organized and the person filing is responsible for much of what is owed on these debts. The goal is to create a payment plan that makes debt affordable again and enables […]

Tags: Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Procedure, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Filing for Bankruptcy, Personal Bankruptcy

What is a Joint Petition?

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

Jul 1st, 2016

Helpful Bankruptcy Tips

One of the primary reasons people filing for bankruptcy in Tampa seek legal assistance is because they are unable to make sense of all the legal terms associated with the filing process. The pressure to complete a bankruptcy filing free of mistakes is heavy and if anything is incorrect, even if the mistake was unintentional, […]

Tags: Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Procedure, Bankruptcy Questions, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Filing for Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Myths: What You Should Know

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

Jun 30th, 2016

Personal Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy might be the most valuable tool you have at your disposal if you are struggling with money, but because there are so many bankruptcy myths out there, many debtors don’t bother filing. There are few areas of law around which there are more mistruths and because of this, many people never even consider whether […]

Tags: Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Questions, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Filing for Bankruptcy, Personal Bankruptcy

Are Military Members Eligible for Bankruptcy?

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

Jun 30th, 2016

Personal Bankruptcy

Filing Bankruptcy in the Military Military members and their families are often required to move from location to location. They put their lives on hold during their or their loved one’s military service. For some, this means facing financial challenges that might not exist otherwise. Even if those money problems did exist otherwise, the challenges […]

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

Tampa Bankruptcy Law Blog

Employment and Credit Checks: What You Should Know

Debt Collector Going Too Far? Here’s What You Need to Know!

Bankruptcy’s Silver Lining

Tampa Bankruptcy Timeline

What You Should Know about Mortgage Arrears

What Should You Do If You Receive a Call about Debt Settlement?

What is a Chapter 20 Bankruptcy?

What is a Joint Petition?

Bankruptcy Myths: What You Should Know

Are Military Members Eligible for Bankruptcy?

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