When you file bankruptcy, under the bankruptcy laws, you must list all of your debts and all of your assets. Additionally, it is up to the creditors to decide whether they will leave your cards open or not. It
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How often can I file bankruptcy?
The purpose of filing bankruptcy is to rid yourself of damaging debt and allow you to get back on your feet. Often times, people find themselves back in stressful financial situations and may need to file bankruptcy again. The bankruptcy
How can I file for divorce if I don’t know where my spouse is?
You can certainly file for divorce without knowing your spouse’s location. The problem becomes whether a court will grant you a divorce without notifying your spouse. This is the basic concept of due process. You cannot do something in the
Can a co-signer be responsible for a debt if the other person files bankruptcy?
As a bankruptcy attorney, I rarely advocate for people to co-sign any debt for another person. The rare situation in which co-signing may be acceptable would be for spouses to co-sign on a debt for the other. This is because
What is the difference between a Petition Preparer and an Attorney?
The difference between a Petition Preparer and an Attorney is clearly summed up in the old adage, “you get what you pay for”. Cost is often the most important factor for people when deciding to hire a lawyer. However, many
Paralegal Emily Schroll celebrates one year with Feher Law!
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Emily Schroll joined Feher Law on January 2, 2019 as a Legal Assistant. At the time she was a student studying to become a paralegal. In August 2019, we celebrated her promotion to Paralegal. Though it has only been
2020 Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award
We are proud to share that the 2020 Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award honoree for the Sixth Judicial Circuit (Pinellas and Pasco Counties) is Kristina Feher.
Kristina Feher, a bankruptcy and family law attorney, is the managing member
The Human Element
After spending over a decade in the field of education, I have learned a large amount this past year as a paralegal in a family law firm. In education, I was always told the key is to “not take things
What court do I file for divorce in?
There are 2 things to consider when we discuss “which” court you should file in. First, we need to consider which level of court you should file in. Second, we need to consider which geographic location of a court you
What is a 341 meeting?
A meeting of creditors is called a “341 Meeting” because that is the section of the Bankruptcy Code that requires the meeting to be held. A Meeting is where a Debtor appears before the Trustee to answer questions about their