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How Does the Supreme Court Ruling on DOMA Affect Same Sex Couples and Bankruptcy?

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

Mar 24th, 2014

Supreme Court DOMA Ruling Same-sex marriage is gaining legal recognition across the country. These changes have a significant impact on federal legal matters, including bankruptcies and other financial issues. Since the Supreme Court struck down part of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in the summer of 2013, the Justice Department and therefore, the federal […]

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What are Your Options When Faced with Financial Hardship?

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

Feb 25th, 2014

Debt Relief

Facing financial hardship is a scary experience, but it is one that is quite common. As the economy ebbs and flows, and people struggle to find work and make ends meet, they find themselves deeper and deeper in a financial hole. Ignoring the problem is the worst thing you can do. Instead, take action to […]

Tags: Bankruptcy Attorney, Debt Relief, Financial Hardship

Upcoming Changes from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

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

Feb 25th, 2014

News

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is an agency designed to protect consumers from the financial abuse of major companies. The agency, created as part of an overhaul of the financial industry in the last few years, acts as a consumer watchdog and keeps tabs on banks and other lending institutions. Representatives of the bureau have […]

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Managing Student Loan Debt

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

Feb 19th, 2014

Helpful Bankruptcy Tips

The average college student borrows at least a portion of his or her tuition money to attend a four year school. This means most young adults graduate college already in debt. For some, the amount owed by the time they enter the workforce is two to three times their annual salary. Having this much debt […]

How to Avoid Credit Card Fraud

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

Feb 18th, 2014

Helpful Bankruptcy Tips

Consumers were in shock this past holiday season when they heard sensitive financial information had been stolen from Target store shoppers. The problems got worse when other retailers admitted their systems had also been accessed by criminals. This recent rash of controversy reminds us all how important it is to protect our personal information, especially […]

Florida Residents Can Eliminate Debt in 2014

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

Jan 8th, 2014

Chapter 13

New Year’s Day has come and gone, and many Florida residents likely made a resolution to get their financial house in order in 2014. Making such a resolution is one thing, but actually taking steps to eliminate debt may seem daunting. Many people wonder where to start and how to keep the momentum going. It […]

Medical Bills can Lead to Debt even with the Affordable Care Act

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

Jan 5th, 2014

Debt Relief

Many Americans in need of unexpected emergent care or suffering from chronic illness may already be dealing with the financial hardships that medical debt can bring. The Affordable Care Act is — many believe — supposed to provide some sort of relief to those constantly facing medical bills due to ongoing illness. Unfortunately, even though […]

Tags: Bankruptcy, Debt Relief, Filing for Bankruptcy, Income, Medical Debt

Talking about Credit Card Debt with College Age Children

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

Dec 24th, 2013

Debt Relief

Many Florida college students already have at least one credit card. They may charge seemingly small items like meals out with friends, groceries or other items that may not cost much on their own, but add up quickly. When a college student is home for the holidays, taking the opportunity to talk about credit card […]

Tags: Bankruptcy, Fresh Start

Patients Using CareCredit for Medical Bills May Get Refund

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

Dec 17th, 2013

Debt Relief

At some point, most everyone in the United States goes to either a doctor or dentist. Medical bills for office visits and procedures deemed medically necessary can be daunting. Many doctors and dentists around the country and here in Florida now offer financing for patients right in their offices. Approximately 1.2 million patients who thought […]

Tags: Bankruptcy

Florida Bankruptcy: Consumers Asked for Input on Debt Collection

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

Dec 10th, 2013

Debt Relief

Debt collectors have a notoriously bad reputation, as any consumer in Florida who has gotten behind on a debt can attest. There are rules in place to keep them from needlessly harassing people into bankruptcy, but the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act that provides those protections was passed in 1977. A plethora of complaints about […]

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Tampa Bankruptcy Law Blog

How Does the Supreme Court Ruling on DOMA Affect Same Sex Couples and Bankruptcy?

What are Your Options When Faced with Financial Hardship?

Upcoming Changes from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Managing Student Loan Debt

How to Avoid Credit Card Fraud

Florida Residents Can Eliminate Debt in 2014

Medical Bills can Lead to Debt even with the Affordable Care Act

Talking about Credit Card Debt with College Age Children

Patients Using CareCredit for Medical Bills May Get Refund

Florida Bankruptcy: Consumers Asked for Input on Debt Collection

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