What happens in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case when a creditor files a proof of claim involving a debt for which the statute of limitations to collect the debt has run? More specifically, does the filing of such a claim violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (the “Act”)? That’s the issue considered by the U.S. Supreme Court in its recent decision in the case of Midland Funding, LLC v. Johnson. 1 Read More ›

We usually think of credit cards and medical bills as the leading culprits behind consumer debt. However, many Californians struggle with an additional source of financial hardship: taxes owed to the IRS. While tax payments can seem overwhelming, the good news is that it may be possible to discharge (eliminate) certain tax debts by filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. However, in order to be dischargeable, tax-related debts need to meet specific requirements.

(305) 891-4055 - Free Initial Consultation - Office: North Miami - Kendall - Bankruptcy Attorney Jordan E. Bublick - 25 Years Experience - www.bublicklaw.com

(305) 891-4055 - Free Initial Consultation - Office: North Miami - Kendall - Bankruptcy Attorney Jordan E. Bublick - 25 Years Experience - www.bublicklaw.com

Bankruptcy Attorney Jordan E. Bublick is a Miami, Florida  has over 25 years of experience in filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy (reorganization of mortgages and other debt) and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy cases (discharge of debt). He has filed over 8,000 bankruptcy cases. Jordan E. Bublick has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1983 and is a graduate of the Ohio State University College of Law (JD) and the New York University School of Law (LL.M.).

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 

Bankruptcy Attorney Jordan E. Bublick is a Miami, Florida  has over 25 years of experience in filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy (reorganization of mortgages and other debt) and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy cases (discharge of debt). He has filed over 8,000 bankruptcy cases. Jordan E. Bublick has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1983 and is a graduate of the Ohio State University College of Law (JD) and the New York University School of Law (LL.M.).

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 

In chapter 13 bankruptcy, only the chapter 13 debtor is allowed to file a chapter 13 plan. That is, creditors are not allowed to propose a plan as they are in chapter 11.

In chapter 13 bankruptcy, only the chapter 13 debtor is allowed to file a chapter 13 plan. That is, creditors are not allowed to propose a plan as they are in chapter 11.

Chapter 11 bankruptcy is occasionally used by individuals, but is more commonly utilized by businesses. Though arguably the most complicated form of bankruptcy Chapter 11 has the power to save a failing business from complete financial collapse when used strategically. Chapter 11 also has an added benefit for business owners: unlike other forms of business bankruptcy, such a Chapter 7, it allows the company to continue operating while the case is pending.

Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 For consumers who are thinking about filing for bankruptcy, the advice of which chapter to file from an attorney is the most critical piece of information right from the start. The difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 is significant. Chapter 7 is known as a fresh start which allows+ Read More