Of all the questions you and your spouse might ask prior to filing, this is more than likely not one of them. Like many Florida residents, you might not even be aware that you and your spouse are not required to file jointly. Where it is true that there are numerous...
Year: 2016
How to recognize and stop creditor harassment
Have you accumulated enough debt for collectors to come after you? Do they call you repeatedly and threaten you? You may think that your level of debt makes you deserving of such abusive behavior. The truth is that no matter how much you owe and to how many lenders,...
Repossession: The ultimate harassment by your creditors
Like many other Florida residents, you could be experiencing financial difficulties that make it nearly impossible to pay your bills each month. You are more than likely enduring harassment by your creditors for payment. If a creditor is threatening to repossess an...
Hiding assets in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy? Forget about a discharge
Everyone makes mistakes and forgets things. However, a Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee will more than likely not accept either excuse when it comes to disclosing your assets. If the trustee and the judge determine that a Florida resident attempted to hide assets that...
Home foreclosure to proceed in repeat Chapter 13 filing
Under the federal Bankruptcy Code, consumers have an opportunity to regain financial stability. However, provisions exist to prevent repeat bankruptcy filings to stop home foreclosure without an attempt to achieve economic rehabilitation. When homeowners nationwide,...
Elvis Presley’s friend faces home foreclosure due to illness
Some Florida residents might remember Sonny West, who was Elvis Presley's bodyguard and best friend. He is now 78 years old, and his health is failing. Since he was diagnosed with Stage 4 throat cancer, his medical bills have reached the level where he is now in...
Qualifying for a hardship discharge in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy
Sometimes Florida residents experience catastrophic events that prevent them from being able to meet their financial obligations. That is usually when they file for either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. However, what happens if a tragedy strikes while an...
Chapter 13 bankruptcy might give you the chance to keep your home
Getting behind on bills can cause emotional and financial distress for any Florida resident. The situation can be made worse if your lender is threatening to take your home from you through a foreclosure action. If you qualify, Chapter 13 bankruptcy could help you...
Can taxes be discharged in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy? Maybe
It would be a challenge to find a Florida resident who wants to pay taxes, and it can be nearly impossible when your financial situation is dire. You might have been told that taxes cannot be discharged in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, but that is not entirely true. Under...
3 simple ways to manage credit card debt
If you're overwhelmed with credit card debt, filing for bankruptcy isn't the only option you have. You may be able to manage your debt without having to take that route. Before doing so, consult with an Orlando, Florida, bankruptcy lawyer to see if bankruptcy is a...