By: Ceara L. Riggs, Bankruptcy Attorney in St. Petersburg, Florida at The Reissman Law Group, P.A.
The question I am probably asked the most is, “How long will I get to stay in my house?” It depends. Looking for a more definite answer? Chances are, any lawyer that wants to keep their Bar Card and Number will give you the same answer.
And as frustrating as that answer probably is, it’s the reality of the situation. So you want numbers, here’s the numbers:

Several times a week I get a client who is married but not interested in filing for Bankruptcy along with their spouse. There are many reasons for this.

By: Marshall G. Reissman Bankruptcy Attorney in St. Petersburg, Florida at The Reissman Law Group, P.A.

By: Marshall G. Reissman Bankruptcy Attorney in St. Petersburg, Florida at The Reissman Law Group, P.A.

Bankruptcy is an essential component of a capitalistic society. The alternative to a Bankruptcy Code is a Debtor’s Prison.  In 1833 our Country abolished federal imprisonment for unpaid debts. Further, without a Bankruptcy Code coupled with other federal laws our society would be dominated by a few holding all the wealth of our country, i.e. the winners of a giant monopoly game.

Most experts agree that financial difficulties rate highly among the leading causes for divorce.  Not surprisingly, when couples are dissolving their marriage they will often seek my advice regarding bankruptcy.  I often hear from clients who are referred by a family law attorney.  I also sometimes see clients after a family court judge has advised them to seek counsel from a bankruptcy attorney.   This article explores a few of the most frequently asked questions involving bankruptcy law as it pertains to marital dissolution.

Samuel Clemens' (or Mark Twain, under his better-known pen name) complaint about the reports of his death having been greatly exaggerated is apt also for what most people think about bankruptcy: It's NOT the end of your life.

By: Marshall G. Reissman Bankruptcy Attorney in St. Petersburg, Florida at The Reissman Law Group, P.A.
There has been a lot of misinformation on the Internet about folks not being able to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Well I am here to tell you that people can and are filing Chapter 7.

By: Marshall G. Reissman Bankruptcy Attorney in St. Petersburg, Florida at The Reissman Law Group, P.A.