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Federal Bankruptcy Exemptions for FL Residents

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

Oct 28th, 2015

Federal Bankruptcy Exemptions When you file for bankruptcy, there are some things you have the legal right to protect. In nearly every case, bankruptcy does not leave a person penniless and without any personal belongings. Debtors are allowed to keep some property that enables them to make a fresh start once their bankruptcy is complete. […]

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

Can a Creditor Interfere with Your Bankruptcy?

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

Oct 28th, 2015

Debtor Rights

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Creditor Interference The simple answer to this question is, “Yes, a great deal.” However, an experienced attorney can ensure your bankruptcy proceedings ultimately are successful, even if a specific creditor raises an issue with the discharge of their debt. You might be forced to pay that particular debt back, but you will […]

Tags: Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Procedure, Bankruptcy Questions, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Creditor Harassment, Creditors, Debt Collectors

Considering a Private Student Loan? Proceed with Caution!

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

Sep 21st, 2015

Helpful Bankruptcy Tips

Private Student Loan The majority of college students who borrow money to pay tuition opt for government loans because they are easy to get, have reasonable interest rates, and are the first suggested by schools and guidance counselors. However, they are not the only option. It is possible to secure a private education loan to […]

Tags: Student Loan Debt, Student Loans

Faced with a Bank Levy from the IRS? Here’s What to Do!

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

Sep 21st, 2015

Helpful Bankruptcy Tips

The IRS uses bank levies as a tool to collect tax payments. If you owe tax money and you are unable to or choose not to pay it, the IRS has the power to take it directly from your bank account. Having a bank levy is something that can leave you feeling powerless and in […]

Tags: IRS, Tax Debt, Tax Levy, Tax Payment

Student Loan Repayment Options: What You Should Know

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

Sep 14th, 2015

Debt Relief

Student Loan Repayment Options Repaying the money you borrowed to pay for college can be one of the most stressful things about graduating. Knowing that you now have a rather significant debt to repay, and that the lender is willing to consider your employment situation only so much, can be a fairly significant emotional burden. […]

Tags: Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Procedure, Bankruptcy Questions, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Student Loan Debt, Student Loans

Three Tips to Help You Deal with Medical Debts

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

Sep 14th, 2015

Debt Relief

Medical debt can be one of the most devastating financial situations a person has to face. Not only are they facing personal health issues, they are constantly wondering how to afford current bills and future treatment. Medical debt crushes you in a way like no other. Your primary concern is health, but you also need […]

Tags: Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Questions, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Filing for Bankruptcy, Medical Debt

Student Loan Debt Continues to Grow at Astronomical Rate

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

Sep 1st, 2015

Debt Relief

Most people assume the worst financial struggles are related to job loss, medical bills, and various other occurrences in life that are somewhat out of our control. You can save in a rainy day fund to help with these occurrences, but you can never predict when they might occur and exactly what might happen. These […]

Tags: Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Questions, Debt, Debt Management, Debt Relief, Student Loan Debt, Student Loans

Avoiding Financial Struggles Might Start Earlier than You Think

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

Aug 31st, 2015

Debt Relief

Financial Struggles Most people think of financial struggles as something you experience mid-life. You have a home, a family, a job that pays a decent wage, and something unexpected comes along and turns your world upside down. You might lose your job or experience a medical problem or lose your spouse – all things that […]

Tags: Consumer Debt, Credit Card Debt, Debt, Debt Management, Debt Relief, Overwhelming Debt, Student Loan Debt

Three Common Bankruptcy Scenarios and How They are Handled

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

Aug 24th, 2015

Debt Relief

There is a variety of issues that cause financial struggles, but in many cases, people who are considering bankruptcy fall into one of three bankruptcy scenarios. They over-extended and used credit to pay for things they could not afford otherwise; they were hit with an unexpected medical bill; or their circumstances resulted in their falling […]

Tags: Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Attorney, Bankruptcy Procedure, Bankruptcy Questions, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief, Debt Reorganization, Personal Bankruptcy

Three Surprising Things You Should Know about Bankruptcy

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

Aug 24th, 2015

Debt Relief

Things to Know About Filing Bankruptcy Think you know everything there is to know about bankruptcy? If you have filed recently, that might be the case. However, if you are someone who has never considered bankruptcy but current financial struggles are getting to you, or you filed for bankruptcy many years ago and the money […]

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

Tampa Bankruptcy Law Blog

Federal Bankruptcy Exemptions for FL Residents

Can a Creditor Interfere with Your Bankruptcy?

Considering a Private Student Loan? Proceed with Caution!

Faced with a Bank Levy from the IRS? Here’s What to Do!

Student Loan Repayment Options: What You Should Know

Three Tips to Help You Deal with Medical Debts

Student Loan Debt Continues to Grow at Astronomical Rate

Avoiding Financial Struggles Might Start Earlier than You Think

Three Common Bankruptcy Scenarios and How They are Handled

Three Surprising Things You Should Know about Bankruptcy

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