You Will Make It Through Your Bankruptcy; Don’t Panic For many people the thought of filing for bankruptcy is devastating. If it turns out that you need to file and you simply cannot pay off your debt, listen to the advice of your bankruptcy attorney and don’t panic. There are several panic mode incidents which+ Read More

The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the "CFPB") announced today that it has taken action against a medical debt collection company in regard to the manner it handled consumer credit reporting disputes and consumer debt collection rights.

The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the "CFPB") announced today that it has taken action against a medical debt collection company in regard to the manner it handled consumer credit reporting disputes and consumer debt collection rights.

What types of bankruptcy are available?

What types of bankruptcy are available?

Miami Personal Bankruptcy Lawyer Jordan E. Bublick has over 25 years of experience in filing Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases. His office is centrally located in Miami at 1221 Brickell Avenue, 9th Fl., Miami and may be reached at (305) 891-4055.  www.bublicklaw.com

Miami Personal Bankruptcy Lawyer Jordan E. Bublick has over 25 years of experience in filing Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases. His office is centrally located in Miami at 1221 Brickell Avenue, 9th Fl., Miami and may be reached at (305) 891-4055.  www.bublicklaw.com

Colonial Bankruptcy Laws
In the American colonial era, many of the states had bankruptcy and insolvency laws. Imprisonment for debt was commonplace.

Bankruptcy Act of 1800

Colonial Bankruptcy Laws
In the American colonial era, many of the states had bankruptcy and insolvency laws. Imprisonment for debt was commonplace.

Bankruptcy Act of 1800

With certain exceptions, the filing of a bankruptcy petition immediately and automatically puts into place a court order of a stay of collection action applicable to all entities against actions by creditors against the person who filed for bankruptcy relief as well as his property. The bankruptcy stay remain in effect until it is terminated by the bankruptcy court or as otherwise provided by the Bankruptcy Code.

Chapter 13 Co-Debtor Stay
In a chapter 13 case, the automatic stay is also effective against a person who is a co-signer on consumer debt.