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Reconstruir el crédito después de la quiebra. Presentación de quiebra será no ¡arruinar su puntuación de crédito para siempre! Esta idea err… Read More
Rebuilding Credit After Bankruptcy. Filing for bankruptcy will not wreck your credit score forever! This misconception is one of the greatest myths surrounding filing fo… Read More
Can I file for Bankruptcy without my Spouse? Many individuals are concerned that filing for bankruptcy without their spouse could affect their spouse's credit score or finances and the… Read More
How Long Does a Bankruptcy Stay on Your Credit Report? In this day and age, our credit score is more important than ever. Our credit scores and the information within these reports may impa… Read More
How Long Does Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Last? In a Chapter 7 liquidation as opposed to a reorganizing your debts that with either a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy or a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, your assets… Read More
Why Filing for Bankruptcy Is Smart Many people see filing for bankruptcy as a sign of failure. The typical image of a person who goes bankrupt who has failed because they cannot make ends m… Read More
Baby Boomers Are Struggling With Debt Even before the Pandemic, many baby boomers had high debt levels and a little financial cushion. The Economic Policy Institute estimates that… Read More
How To Prepare For Bankruptcy in Florida Unemployment levels in Miami-Dade County have skyrocketed from 3.8 to 11.9% since April, causing escalating financial hardship. The number of death… Read More
Filing for Chapter 13 in Florida A Chapter 13 bankruptcy provides financial relief while retaining your assets. In contrast to Chapter 7, you repay some of your debts – but usually n… Read More
Filing for Chapter 7 in Florida A chapter 7 bankruptcy gives you the chance to discharge your unsecured debts while retaining your exempt assets. The bankruptcy trustee will liquidate your… Read More
Advantages and Disadvantages of Filing for Bankruptcy in Florida Like everything in life, there are advantages and disadvantages of filing for bankruptcy in Florida. While these elements ma… Read More
Prepare for Chapter 13 with a Mock Bankruptcy Filing A mock bankruptcy filing is a tool that consumers can use to prepare for Chapter 13 proceedings. If you are like many people, the prosp… Read More
What Documents Do I Need to File for Chapter 13 in Florida? When filing a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, one vital aspect of starting your case begins with documentation. Many people ask: what doc… Read More
Can Bankruptcy Help Me Keep My House? The state of Florida provides very generous homestead exemptions that can allow most homeowners to remain in their homes when they file for bankruptcy… Read More
Can Bankruptcy Prevent Me From Being Evicted? Governor Santis’ suspension of evictions for non-payment of rent expired on August 1st, leaving many families at risk of losing their ho… Read More
Do I Qualify For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Florida? You may qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Florida if you pass the income means test or if your income is below the state’s househo… Read More
Should I Hire a Plantation Bankruptcy Lawyer? If you’ve been struggling to pay your debts for months or years, it’s time to consider how filing for bankruptcy could help. You m… Read More
What is the Bankruptcy Automatic Stay? The automatic stay is one of the biggest benefit of filing for bankruptcy. The automatic stay immediately stops most civil lawsuits filed against you… Read More
Can Debt Collectors Take my Stimulus Check? If you want to know if debt collectors can take your stimulus check, you're not alone. One in three adults or approximately 71 million… Read More
Are Unemployment Compensation Payments Exempt? As of April 16, 2020, more than 22,000,000 people in the United States have filed for unemployment assistance, “a staggering loss of jo… Read More
Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (SBRA) The Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (SBRA) was signed into law on August 23, 2019. Although the name of the act references business… Read More
When you file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy you will create a Chapter 13 plan, which will require you to make monthly payments to a Chapter 13 Trustee. You are responsible for making t… Read More
If you have fallen behind on your mortgage, you are far from alone. Americans across the country are having difficulty paying their mortgage as many struggle with being quarantined due to Co… Read More
With a global pandemic griping out country, we are facing unprecedented times and the emergence of a new, abnormal normal. Our children are out of school, our businesses are closing or close… Read More
The Effects of the Coronavirus on South Florida Bankruptcy The Coronavirus (COVID-19) will have a significant and profound impact on everyone’s daily life. As of Monday, March 16… Read More