Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some common questions that clients ask when they initially contact Matthew Mazur, P.A. The questions below may address many of your initial concerns. If you don't find the answers here, you should contact us for answers to questions specific to your case. The consultation is free.

• What is the Purpose of Bankruptcy
• Are There Different Types of Bankruptcy
• What is a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
• What is a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
• What is a Chapter 12 Bankruptcy
• What is a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
• Should I File for Bankruptcy
• What Are My Options For Filing For Bankruptcy in Florida
• Will Everyone Know That I Filed for Bankruptcy
• What Are the Advantages to Bankruptcy
• Will I Lose Everything I Own if I File For Bankruptcy
• If I File for Bankruptcy, Will I Ever Be Able to Get Credit Again
• Which is the Best Option, Chapter 7 or Chapter 13
• How Would I Know if Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is Right for Me?
• Am I Eligible for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
• Can I Keep Property if I Declare Bankruptcy?
• Does Filing for Bankruptcy Mean That I Am a Failure
• If I File for Bankruptcy Am I a Bad Person?
• How Long Will a Bankruptcy Affect My Credit
• My Spouse is Declaring Bankruptcy Should He/She File Alone or Together
• How Hard is it to File for Bankruptcy
• Will Bankruptcy Stop My Creditors From Harrassing Me
• What Happens to My Federal Tax Debts
• How Often Can I File for Bankruptcy
• Can I Choose Which Debts and Property Will Be Listed in My Bankruptcy
• How Long Do I Have to Wait to Rebuild My Credit
• How Long Does it Take Before My Debt is Discharged
• How Long Until My Credit Gets Back to the Point Where I Might Hope to Get a Regular Credit Card or Mortgage
• I Exempted My Vehicle, What Happens to it
• What Does Reaffirm Mean
• Does My Personal Bankruptcy Affect My Corporation
• Can I File a Personal Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
• Do I Have to Appear Before a Bankruptcy Judge
• What is the Trustee's Job?
• What if I Want to Keep Some Non-Exempted Assests
• If I Change My Mind After Filing for Bankruptcy Can I Get Out or Stop the Bankruptcy
• After I File for Bankruptcy Can I Still Workout the Non-Exempted Assets
• What Does it Mean When a Trustee Abandons Property
• I Thought Bankruptcy Stopped Foreclosure
• What Are the Reasons a Judge Would Allow Creditors to Take My Home After I Have Filed for Bankruptcy
• What if I Can't Make Any Payments, Should I File Chapter 13 Bankruptcy or Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
• Should I Leave Some Debts Out of My Bankruptcy
• Can I Change From a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy to a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy or Vice Versa Later
• Can I Keep My House, Cars, or Pets If I File For Bankruptcy
• What if I Run Out of Exemptions but Still Want to Keep Some Items
• Does My Spouse and I Have to File for Bankruptcy Jointly
• If Only My Spouse Files for Bankruptcy, What Am I Liable for and What Happens to My Credit
• Can All of My Debts Be Discharged in Bankruptcy
• What Debts Cannot Be Discharged in Bankruptcy
• Can the Creditor Ask to Have Me Reaffirm the Debt
• I Am Having Problems Paying My Bills, Should I Consider a Payday Loan
• What is "Equitable Distribution" ?
• Is Debt Negotiation an Option for My Situation
• What if I Don't Have Money Right Now for Debt Negotiation
• Which Debts Should Be Settled First
• What Are Other Issues Related to Debt Negotiation That I Should Know About
• What Are Your Bankruptcy Fees And Costs?