If you’re considering filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you should consider hiring a Florida bankruptcy lawyer to help in the process. Some people mistakenly think, “Well, I am already deeply in debt, so why should I pay a lawyer a bunch of money and put me deeper...
Putting Your Life Back Together after Bankruptcy
Many individuals who are considering bankruptcy have specific questions about the process and the ways it will solve their financial problems before the actually take the steps to file a bankruptcy petition. The majority of these issues are likely of primary concern to people who are thinking about filing for...
A Trustee’s Role in a Bankruptcy Case
Those thinking about filing for bankruptcy understandably have many questions about the process. These inquiries can range from how exactly their debts will be affected to questions about the procedure and players involved in their bankruptcy case. One person who plays a large part in bankruptcy proceedings, and of whom...
Credit Counseling Requirement for Bankruptcy Cases
The decision to file for bankruptcy is a serious one, and the many requirements inherent in the bankruptcy process are meant to reflect that. They are also meant to ensure that those who file for bankruptcy understand the gravity of their decision to do so. One such obligation part of...
Casey Anthony Files for Bankruptcy
Casey Anthony is the Florida woman who was infamous in the news a few years ago for being charged with her toddler daughter’s murder. The case, which made headlines and was a prominently featured news story across the country, resulted in her acquittal of the murder charge in 2011. Now,...
Foreclosure Activity Continues to be a Problem for Florida Residents
The state of the American economy and the financial state of its citizens continues to be a topic that is ever present in the news. While media outlets seem to be reporting a gradual improvement in the U.S. economy, many individuals are still feeling the financial strain of the recession...
Removing Second Mortgages In A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Can Keep You in your Home THE PROBLEM: Consider the following (unfortunately) common situation faced by many homeowners: their home in the current depressed real estate market is worth $150,000. They have two mortgages on the property that they obtained during the real estate boom several years...
Choosing a Bankruptcy Lawyer
Seeing a lawyer for a bankruptcy problem is much like seeing a dentist. You try to ignore the pain as long as you can before you make an appointment. When you finally do, you wonder why you waited so long and went through months or years of unnecessary discomfort. As...
Student Loans and Bankruptcy in Florida
Not all loans are alike. A tuition bill is not a student loan. As a general rule, student loans are non-dischargeable debts, which means that you will still have to pay the loan off even after filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Under current law, this is true...