Resources

Bankruptcy Court

Provides announcements (such as closing schedules in the event of an emergency), address and telephone number for Court.   Individuals should not contact Court personnel regarding their cases unless requested by the Court.   However, general information such as security policies are available.    For confirmation that a case is filed, automated information can be obtained by calling the voice case information service VCIS 1-866-879-1286.  Other case specific information can be viewed by visiting the Courthouse on the fifth floor.   Some general information and videos pertaining to bankruptcy are available on the website.

United States Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

County Courts

Each county court website provides slightly different information online.   All include the locations of the Courthouses and addresses for the service of papers.   For some counties, partial court and public records are available online.   For some counties, this information requires payment of a fee or is only available by visiting the courthouse or other facilities.

Hernando County Clerk of Court

Pasco County Clerk of Court

Citrus County Clerk of Court

Hillsborough County Clerk of Court

Pinellas County Clerk of Court

Trustee Resources

There are helpful forms and other information contained on the trustee websites.   It is recommended that individuals who are represented not contact the trustee’s office directly and should contact our office.

Jon M. Wagge, Chapter 13 Trustee

Terry E. Smith, Chapter 13 Trustee

United States Trustee

Education Resources

Free information about credit and bankruptcy available online.

Credit Abuse Resistance Education

National Association Chapter Thirteen Trustees

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Law Resources

The Florida Statutes

The United States Bankruptcy Code

Internal Revenue Service Bankruptcy Tax Guide

Public Records Information

Florida Public Records Guide

Florida Secretary of State

Florida UCC Search

Valuation Resources

Hernando County Property Appraiser’s Office

Hernando County Tax Collector’s Office

Hillsborough County Property Appraiser

Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s Office

Kelley Blue Book

NADA Guides

Pasco County Property Appraiser

Pasco County Tax Collector

Pinellas County Property Appraiser

Pinellas County Tax Collector

Zillow real estate website (not to be solely relied on but often has helpful comps for an area you are already familiar with)

Free Credit Report

Report debtors are entitled to by law.