A lot of Americans have fallen on hard times. Many have lost their jobs or seen their hours dramatically reduced while at the same time trying to find a way to deal with ever-growing medical and student loan debt. Credit cards and other types of loans might help...
The automatic stay goes into effect as soon as the filing party has filed for bankruptcy protection. It provides important protections throughout the bankruptcy process that filing parties and those considering personal
Maybe you found yourself facing a tough economy leading to layoffs. Or perhaps you incurred hefty medical bills after a serious illness. These are just some situations that can spell financial disaster. Homeowners in the Miami area in these situations may go from a...
This year has presented millions of Americans with tough decisions and harsh financial situations, and Miami area residents have not been immune to the troubles. Debt is likely to be one of the primary concerns for many people. Student loan payments could still be...
If you have been laid off and are without health insurance in Miami, even a simple visit to the doctor can lead to a hefty medical bill that you have no way of paying. And, if this is your situation, you are not alone. Unpaid medical debt a major issue for Americans...
Living with debt can be stressful. When a Miami resident is faced with the inability to pay off their liabilities to their creditors, they may feel isolated and unsure of what to do. There are options under the law that may benefit them, and bankruptcy is one of them....
Dealing with debt is stressful. During these unprecedented times, debt can quickly become overwhelming and cause residents in Florida and elsewhere to get lost in their debt. With incomes impacted and the cost of necessities increasing, one may be questioning how they...
When debts spiral out of control, many Florida residents consider filing for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is one way they can seek protection from those debts but they must give up a portion of their property during bankruptcy proceedings. A bankruptcy trustee then sells...
One of the main reasons Florida residents might hesitate to file bankruptcy is because they are afraid of the effect it will have on their credit score. When someone has spent most of their adult life building up their credit score, it is scary thinking what will...
When a Florida resident files for bankruptcy, it is because he or she is waiting for one thing to happen—their debt to get discharged. That is the light at the end of the tunnel, the destination to which all roads are leading. So what exactly does discharge mean and...
