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Bankruptcy: Secured vs. Unsecured Debt

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Blick Law

Many people, when going through Bankruptcy, have common questions about the different terms encountered while going through the Bankruptcy process. Understanding the difference between Unsecured and Secured Debt can be confusing, and it is important to be well informed when considering whether or not to file for Bankruptcy.

Secured Debt is debt that has a security interest or collateral tied to the agreement, whereby creditors can repossess or foreclose on the collateral if the debtor fails to pay back the loan. Common examples of Secured Debt are home mortgages or car loans; in the event the debtor cannot pay the amount owed, the loan is secured by the ability of the creditor to repossess the home or the car.

On the other hand, unsecured debt is debt that has no collateral attached to the agreement. Instead, unsecured creditors generally rely on your credit score and issue credit based on good faith that you will repay the amount loaned. Common examples of unsecured debt are credit card bills, medical bills, and utilities bills.

Upon filing for Bankruptcy, most Unsecured Debt is discharged with the exception of Student Loans, Child Support and Alimony Payments, Court Fines, DUI judgments against the debtor, and debts incurred by Fraud. The discharge of unsecured debt is a primary benefit of filing for Bankruptcy, and comes along with an Automatic Stay against creditors pursuing their collection efforts.

Understand that filing for Bankruptcy is a complex process with important benefits, consequences, and alternatives to consider. In the event you are considering Bankruptcy, call Blick Law Firm today for help at (813) 931-0840. Schedule a free 15 minute consultation with attorney Michael Blickensderfer. Think quick, call Blick!

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Búsquedas de Vehículos de Motor y Arrestos

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Blick Law

Infracciones de tránsito en Florida contribuyen a una gran cantidad de encuentros de la policía; y muchas veces estos encuentros llevan a arrestos por violaciones más graves después de que se busca en el coche del conductor. Es importante saber acerca de sus derechos y protecciones durante la conducción y ser consciente de qué policía de acciones legalmente puede emplear.

Derechos constitucionales protegen conductores de convulsiones y cateos ilegales. Sin embargo, policía puede llevar a cabo una búsqueda de un vehículo sin una orden judicial bajo ciertas circunstancias. Estas circunstancias incluyen:

  • Consentimiento para la búsqueda: consentimiento del conductor para un oficial buscar el vehículo funciona como una renuncia a derechos constitucionales al amparo cuarta enmienda contra allanamientos e incautaciones. Además, puede utilizarse cualquier evidencia incriminatoria obtenida de la búsqueda contra el conductor.
  • Regla de vista llana: Un oficial de policía está autorizado a buscar un vehículo si en vista de la oficial hay cualquier sustancia ilegal o contrabando visible.
  • Circunstancias apremiantes: Un oficial de policía se permite buscar un vehículo si en su criterio razonablemente creen que una búsqueda inmediata es necesaria para prevenir daños o daños graves, o creen que la evidencia de un delito está en peligro de ser destruido.
  • Causa probable: Un oficial de policía está autorizado a Buscar un vehículo sin una orden judicial si tienen una razón suficiente que justifique la causa probable para creer que se ha cometido un delito.

Si tienes sigue detenido un tráfico detenga y tiene preguntas con respecto a sus derechos, llame al  Blick Law Firm  hoy al(813) 931-0840 para hacer una cita gratis 15 minutos con el abogado Michael Blickensderfer.

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Motor Vehicle Searches and Arrest

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Blick Law

Traffic violations in Florida contribute to a large amount of police encounters; and many times these encounters lead to arrests for more serious violations after the driver’s car is searched. It is important to know about your rights and protections while driving, and to be aware of what actions police are legally allowed to employ.

Constitutional Rights protect drivers from illegal searches and seizures. However, police are allowed to conduct a search of a vehicle without a warrant under certain circumstances. These circumstances include:

  • Consent to Search: A driver’s consent for an officer to search the vehicle operates as a waiver of constitutional rights under the 4th amendment protection against illegal searches and seizures. Additionally, any incriminating evidence obtained from the search can be used against the driver.
  • Plain View Rule: A police officer is authorized to search a vehicle if within the officer’s plain view there is any illegal substance or contraband visible.
  • Exigent Circumstances: A police officer is allowed to search a vehicle if in their discretion they reasonably believe that an immediate search is necessary to prevent harm or serious damage, or they believe that evidence of a crime is in danger of being destroyed.
  • Probable Cause: A police officer is authorized to search a vehicle without a warrant if they have a sufficient reason justifying probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed.

If you have been arrested following a traffic stop and have questions regarding your rights, call Blick Law Firm today at (813) 931-0840 to schedule a free 15 minute appointment with attorney Michael Blickensderfer.

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Bankruptcy Filing Tampa

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Blick Law

Bankruptcy is a complex area of law and involves many considerations, including whether to file, determining which type of Bankruptcy to file, the use of exemptions, understanding the protections of the Bankruptcy Code and using them to your advantage.

Many people utilize bankruptcy as a strategy for resolving unmanageable debt. Today, it is more common than most realize and can be a refreshing solution to a debt-ridden life.

Bankruptcy advantages and alternatives to consider:

Elimination of Debt: The main advantage to filing for bankruptcy is the discharge of most debt. The discharge totally eliminates the obligation to pay many types of debt including your credit card debt, old medical bills, utilities bills, unsecured loans, pay day loans, and most other types of unsecured debt. ***Note: Certain types of debt cannot be avoided by filing for bankruptcy including Student Loans, Child Support and Alimony Payments, Court Fines, DUI judgments against the debtor, and debts incurred by Fraud.

Avoid Creditor Harassment: Once a debtor files for bankruptcy, there is an automatic stay on the collection of debt and most creditors must terminate their collection efforts immediately. The stay is an automatic court order that prohibits all sorts of collection attempts by creditors, and postpones most actions against the debtor, including repossessions, garnishments or attachments, utility shutoffs, foreclosures, and evictions.

Get a Fresh Start: You will be able to pay the things that are important to you, and begin rebuilding your credit in peace!

Alternatives to Consider: Bankruptcy is not the only method of dealing with insurmountable debt, and other methods may be more advantageous for your particular situation. Such alternatives may include an out-of-court settlement with creditors, reduction of payments to creditors, consolidation of debts, or payment of debts by sale of assets or borrowing on assets. However, the availability of these methods varies depending on the severity of your financial difficulties, and also requires cooperation from creditors.

If you are having trouble meeting your debt obligations, consult an experienced Tampa Bankruptcy attorney to discuss your options.

Call Blick Law Firm today at  813-931-0840 . Make an appointment for a free 15 minute consultation with Michael Blickensderfer to see if Bankruptcy is right for you.

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Short Sale Process Tampa

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Blick Law

Homeowners are often unsure of what options are available when they reach financial hardship. A short sale is an agreement by a mortgage lender to sell property for an amount lower than the balance owed in order to relieve the buyer of the mortgage obligation.

A short sale can be a helpful tool when trying to avoid foreclosure. Depending on the negotiated amount of the sale and the timeliness of past mortgage payments, a short sale may help avoid the huge hit to your credit score that foreclosure causes. Additionally, short sale participants can later purchase a home in a shorter time than those who foreclose on their property.

A short sale can be completed by finding a buyer to purchase the home who is willing to pay current market value, and having the mortgage provider agree to the sale. Any shortage after the sale will then either be written off by the lender and an IRS 1099 is issued to the seller, or a deficiency remains which the lender may pursue to collect against the seller.

Changes were recently made to help streamline the short sale process including:

  • An expedited short sale approach for borrowers most in need.
  • Lenders will now have the power to quickly and easily qualify certain borrowers who are current on their mortgages for short sales.
  • Lenders will waive the right to pursue deficiency judgments in exchange for a financial contribution when a borrower has sufficient income or assets to make cash contributions or sign promissory notes.

The short sale process can be complicated, and the lender may not be willing to negotiate. It is important to know that a real estate attorney can help negotiate the sale and terms with the mortgage lender and provide you peace of mind that your short sale is being handled by an accountable professional.

If you have legal questions regarding your short sale or you are considering your options, call Blick Law Firm today at (813) 931-0840 to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with attorney Michael Blickensderfer.

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El Capítulo 7de Bancarrota en Tampa

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Blick Law

Una Bancarrota del capítulo 7 es una manera útil de descargar la mayoría de las deudas y puede aliviar la carga de acreedor colección intentos.  El Capítulo 7 de la Bancarrota está generalmente disponible cuando el deudor tiene pocas propiedades aparte de las necesidades básicas como muebles y ropa; el deudor tiene dificultad para hacer los pagos de gastos básicos y queda muy poco dinero después de hacerlo. Hoy, muchas personas utilizan la bancarrota como una estrategia para resolver la deuda inmanejable. En los días de hoy , la bancarrota es más común que la mayoría de las personas se dan cuenta y puede ser un refrescante solución a una vida de endeudados.

Capítulo 7 Bancarrota es un procedimiento de liquidación por el que el deudor se vuelca todos los bienes no exentos al síndico de la quiebra que se convierte entonces en efectivo para pagar a los acreedores. Generalmente dentro de cuatro meses el deudor recibe entonces una descarga de todas las deudas descargables. Generalmente, estas deudas descargables incluyen su deuda de tarjeta de crédito, viejas facturas médicas, cuentas de utilidades, préstamos no garantizados, préstamos de día de pago y muchos otros tipos de deuda no asegurada.

La ventaja al capítulo 7 de Bancarrota es que su deuda no sea asegurada o completamente eliminada, el proceso es bastante rápido, y la suspensión automática que ocurre después de la presentación prohíbe a los acreedores haciendo esfuerzos de colección.

Es importante tener en cuenta que mientras la bancarrota del capítulo 7 en última instancia puede aliviar a un deudor de la carga de la deuda no asegurada insuperable, es un proceso que requiere la producción de varios documentos y preparación tediosa. Cuanto más preparado es el deudor, el proceso más transparente se convierte.

Bancarrota es un área compleja de la ley e implica muchas consideraciones, incluyendo si se va a presentar, determinar qué tipo de bancarrota para presentar, el uso de exenciones, entender las protecciones de la bancarrota y utilizarlas para su ventaja.

Sea cual sea su situación, obtener consulta legal de calidad con un abogado  de bancarrota es beneficioso. Contacta con Blick Law Firm hoy al (813) 931-0840. Programe una consulta gratis de 15 minutos con el abogado Michael Blickensderfer para evaluar qué opción es mejor para usted. Piensa rápido, llame a Blick!

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