Bankruptcy Attorney
Our firm only handles financial cases and focuses exclusively on these individuals. Part of our learning process over the years is that a consumer based firm really can’t do more than one area of practice well. That is why we stopped practicing in other areas of law. We are laser focused on solving our client’s financial problems only. We don’t want anything distracting us from this goal, so we only accept financial cases. It’s tempting at times to handle other types of cases that routinely present themselves, but we know from the past this will only distract us from what we are already very good at which would be a disservice to our clients. We are very content being the leader in financial cases only!
Experienced Bankruptcy Lawyers Here to Help You Solve Your Financial Worries
At Sun Coast Law, we don’t just handle your financial case. We have a proven process which starts immediately upon hiring us. Upon retaining our firm, we will immediately get the collection calls to stop! We have a proven method of doing this that no other firm provides. We also create a path to get your credit good again. Solving your debt problem is a major hurdle that needs to be overcome most certainly, but that alone is not enough. If you don’t’ know what to do, you could be free of your debt problem, but have horrible credit that could take years to improve. With bad credit, buying any big ticket item or just getting a credit card could be impossible. Maybe even worse, you will be paying in interest rate that is sky high!
Helping You With Any Debt Issues You Face
Bottom line, you need peace from your creditors as you go through this process and good credit again. Our proven process is able to help you accomplish both of these in addition to overcoming your debt problem through our legal representation. We view our job as more than just addressing what needs to be done legally to overcome your debt problem, you also need to get back to financial success as quickly as possible. We have a proven process to do that!
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One of the Best Bankruptcy Filers
As experienced bankruptcy attorneys, we understand the endless cycle of financial problems. If you are feeling overwhelmed by mounting debt, we can help. Sun Coast Law has expert bankruptcy lawyers in Central Florida. We want to relieve you of financial stress and find the best solution for your unique situation. When you visit our law office, we will review your bankruptcy case and discuss the methods to make a fresh start. We help you arrange payment plans and provide a path toward bankruptcy relief. Let us get you to financial freedom faster.
You can feel confident and comfortable with Sun Coast Law lawyers. We work hard and long hours to get you back on the road to financial wellness. Choose our bankruptcy lawyers as your legal representation for bankruptcy court. Our mission is to help stop creditor harassment and collection activities immediately. We help with bankruptcy filings and bankruptcy petitions. Sun Coast Law can assist you with legal issues. We can help you file for bankruptcy in the following practice areas:
Bankruptcy Options
- Individual or Joint Bankruptcy
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
If under extreme debt or facing repossession, filing bankruptcy will halt all proceedings. Our law firm is one of the largest in the country to provide debt relief. We help you every step of the way.
Explore Bankruptcy OptionsIf you are unsure which bankruptcy option is right for you, talk to one of our lawyers. Let us familiarize you with the entire bankruptcy process. We can improve your financial situation. Our team shares how not to lose your home or car during your bankruptcy case. We go over exempt and non-exempt items. We also talk about the properties you can lose in Chapter 7 or keep by choosing Chapter 13.
The attorneys of Sun Coast Law can interpret Florida exemptions, chapter 13, and chapter 7 for you. Together, we can determine which one you fall under and the next steps. Get to know your bankruptcy choices through us. You will need to forge a foreclosure defense and learn how to keep your property in the process. We can prepare you for bankruptcy and all that comes with it.
Navigating Bankruptcy? Our Expert Bankruptcy Attorneys Are Here to Guide You to Stability!
Areas of Practice
Foreclosure Defense
Is your property going into foreclosure? We can discuss your options and strategize a plan just for you.
Bankruptcy
SunCoast Law bankruptcy attorneys can help you will your Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy matter.
Loan Modification
A home loan modification is an excellent option available to people who are struggling to make their mortgage payments.
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Individual or Joint Bankruptcy Options
Connect with one of our legal professionals for a free initial consultation. Let us explore whether an individual or joint bankruptcy will work best for your needs. Whether married or single, our legal team investigates your options and shares the benefits and drawbacks of each bankruptcy possibility. Contact us today to find out more information.
Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy OptionsChapter 7 Bankruptcy
If you qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a trustee will collect all your non-exempt assets. They will sell them to pay your debtors and lawyers. The goal for filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy is to get an “exemption” of debts by the bankruptcy courts. If granted, you will no longer be liable for these debts. Consumer bankruptcy often consists of medical and credit card bill debt. Some consumer debts are dischargeable, which means they cannot be “wiped” by bankruptcy.
Non-Exempt Debt:
- Any debt you did not include in your bankruptcy petition
- Many types of taxes
- Child support or alimony
- Fines and penalties owed to government agencies
- Student loans
- Personal injury debts that come from a drunk driving accident
- Liabilities arising out of tax-advantaged retirement plans
- Condo and cooperative housing fee debts
- Attorneys’ fees for child custody or support
- Criminal restitution and other court fines and penalties
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is also known as repayment bankruptcy, which contrasts Chapter 7. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is about using your assets to pay down debts. Whereas Chapter 7 bankruptcy, lets you liquidate all your debts and use collateral. You can choose to pay back the total amount you owe or pay a large sum of your debts over 3-5 years. During this time frame, you will have to make monthly payments to the trustee. They will distribute these payments to creditors according to their priority status.
Priority debts include:
- Child support
- Alimony
- Certain taxes
- Wages owed to employees
Along with your priority payment plan, you must also address your secured debts. These are debts secured by collateral, like your mortgage or car loan. You must also commit to making regular back payments on any payments in arrears. If you have many mortgages on your house, there are tools you can use to make mortgage modifications.
For instance: If your junior mortgage is no longer secured by the value of the house, choose to use “home lien stripping.” This will remove one or more junior mortgages. There are similar processes for car loans, as well. Any disposable income left over after paying priority debts will repay unsecured debts. Any secured debts you have will also help with repayments. Unsecured debts are not secured by collateral. They include credit cards and medical debt.
Find The Light At The End Of The Tunnel. Call Our Expert Bankruptcy Attorney Today For A Free Consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding involving a person or business that is unable to repay their outstanding debts. The bankruptcy process begins with a petition is filed by the debtor.
The two most common forms of consumer bankruptcy are a Chapter 7 and Chapter 13.
For a Chapter 7, you must wait 8 years from the date of filing your prior Chapter 7 bankruptcy. For a Chapter 13, you should wait 2 years from the date of filing your prior Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
The short and quick answer is no, but with a quick explanation. Determining which bankruptcy filing your qualify for, how to protect your assets and preparing a proper petition do require a vast amount of skill and knowledge that is developed as a result of doing hundreds, preferably thousands, of bankruptcy filings to completion. If you are not aware of the landmines that exist in any given bankruptcy filing, you could end up losing assets you could otherwise protect and/or fail to receive a discharge of your debts.
