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What You Should Know about Mortgage Arrears

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

Jul 5th, 2016

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

What is a Bank Levy?

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

May 27th, 2016

Helpful Bankruptcy Tips

Receiving notice a credit card or mortgage payment has been rejected because of insufficient funds is a scary experience. It calls attention to your financial struggles and reminds you that everything is not OK, financially speaking, even if you have been trying to ignore the problem. Things are even scarier when you weren’t fully expecting […]

Tags: Bank Levies, Debt Management, IRS Levies

What is a Bankruptcy Auction?

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

May 26th, 2016

Helpful Bankruptcy Tips

What is a Bankruptcy Auction? You hear about them all the time – auctions that allow people to bid on items like homes, cars, and other valuables, and get them at rock bottom prices after they are seized from their original owners. Bankruptcy auctions are a great way to get a bargain, but they can […]

Tags: Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Attorney, Chapter 7, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Filing for Chapter 7, Foreclosure

What is Co-Signer Liability?

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

May 26th, 2016

Helpful Bankruptcy Tips

Responsibilities of a Co-signer Many people with low credit scores who find getting a loan difficult are sometimes able to borrow money if they have a co-signer. There are responsibilities of a co-signer that they should be aware of. Co-signers accept legal liability for a loan. They essentially vouch for the person applying for the […]

Tags: Co-Sign, Consumer Debt, Credit Card Debt, Debt

What You Should Avoid during Foreclosure

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

May 26th, 2016

Foreclosure

Mortgage is a stressful experience. Unfortunately for some, it is unavoidable. Knowing what not to do during this time can make things a bit easier and make the other side of foreclosure a bit brighter. What shouldn’t you do during foreclosure? Assume the Time to Negotiate Has Passed If the foreclosure procedure has not yet […]

Tags: Bankruptcy Attorney, Consumer Debt, Delinquent Mortgage, Foreclosure, Mortgages

Tampa Bankruptcy Law Blog

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?

What is a Bank Levy?

What is a Bankruptcy Auction?

What is Co-Signer Liability?

What You Should Avoid during Foreclosure

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