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Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Florida means meeting certain conditions. One of the things that many people are concerned about is the possibility of having to surrender their home or vehicle. They are worried that this may be deemed necessary in order to meet the...
When a consumer in Florida files a bankruptcy petition, they must list their debts. A creditor also can make a claim under two main types: secured and unsecured claims. How they get treated depends on the type of bankruptcy filed. Unsecured claims Unsecured debts in...
If you have a Chapter 13 bankruptcy repayment plan and struggle to meet your obligations, you can ask the court to modify your agreement. Most Chapter 13 plans pay out in three to five years, so you might have room to stretch your payments. The bankruptcy court judge...
Bankruptcy is a legal way for consumers in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to remove some unsecured debts. However, landlords may wonder if they can evict a tenant who files for bankruptcy. When Chapter 7 bankruptcy stops an eviction Before the new bankruptcy laws in 2005,...
Many Florida residents might find that they have to file for bankruptcy to alleviate their debt. However, this often carries a stigma. You might wonder whether your current or future job might be affected as a result. What happens when you file for bankruptcy? When...
If you're in the middle of financial woes and do not see a clear way out, you may be thinking about bankruptcy. One common element most people have in their bankruptcy cases are charged-off accounts. Understanding what happens with these charged-off accounts during...
Sometimes, debts get out of a debtor's control, making them hard to pay and manage. Bankruptcy gives them an option to remove some debts by liquidation through Chapter 7. If a debtor wants to pay their debt and keep assets, Chapter 13 allows them to use a payment plan...
Many Florida residents are struggling under the weight of medical debt. When one owes a lot of money because of a medical bill, bankruptcy could be an advantageous option. Medical debt is a large problem in the country as many receive surprise hospital bills after...
Florida residents and others who owe money to creditors could be contacted by a debt collection agency. A debt collection agency must generally follow Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) guidelines when interacting with a debtor. Under FDCPA rules, a debtor...
