Frequently Asked Questions 

Below are some common questions that clients have 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 Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
• What is Chapter 11 Bankruptcy?
• What is Chapter 12 Bankruptcy?
• What is Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
• Should I File Bankruptcy?
• What Are My Options for Filing for Bankruptcy in Florida?
• Will Everyone Know That I Filed for Bankruptucy?
• What Are The Advantages To Bankruptcy?
• Will I Lose Everything I Own if I File Bankrutpcy?
• 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 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 Effect 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 Disharged?
• How Long Until My Credit Gets Back to the Point Where I Might Hope to Get a Regular Credit Card or Mortgage?
• So 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 Assets?
• If I Change My Mind After Filing Can I Get Out Or Stop The Bankruptcy?
• After I File Bankruptcy Can I Still Workout the Non-Exempted Assests?
• 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 Bankruptcy?
• What if I Can't Make Any Payments, Should I File Chapter 13 or Chapter 7?
• Should I Leave Some Debts Out of My Bankruptcy?
• Can I Change From a Chapter 13 to a Chapter 7 or Vice Versa Later?
• Can I Keep My House, Cars or Pets?
• What if I Run Out of Exemptions but Still Want to Keep Some Items?
• Does My Spouse And I Have To File Bankruptcy Jointly?
• If Only My Spouse Files, 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 Do Not Have Money Right Now for Debt Settlement?
• Which Debts Should Be Settled First?
• What Are Other Issues Related to Debt Negotiation That I Should Know About?

If you have any questions that were not answered here, please contact us for a free consultation.