Category: Bankruptcy

hispanic woman trying to file for chapter 7 bankruptcy

If you are struggling financially and considering filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you have enough to worry about. While bankruptcy may allow you to discharge a good portion of your debt, or even all of it, the process may seem intimidating for those who have never been through it before. Preparing…

Florida man reviewing loan modification for home

When filing bankruptcy in Florida, you will have many questions. One of the most common questions our Fort Lauderdale bankruptcy lawyers here is whether or not they can save their homes when filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy. While you can save your property when filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy, Chapter 7 bankruptcy…

a pen, calculator and reading glasses on bankruptcy documents.

Filing bankruptcy does provide a great sense of relief to borrowers, and allows them to get back on their feet financially. Unfortunately, too many people in Florida are surprised to learn that filing bankruptcy will not discharge every type of debt they carry. Debt incurred as a result of a…

bankruptcy

People only file for bankruptcy because they are having a hard time paying off their debts. It seems to add insult to injury, then, when these individuals in financial hardship learn that it is not free to file. There are many expenses associated with filing for bankruptcy, including filing fees,…

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As you pursue a plan to consolidate your debt and pay creditors over several years in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you may be able to avoid liens against your secured debt. Many debtors who are going through bankruptcy utilize “lien stripping” to avoid repaying second mortgages on their real property…

petition for bankruptcy

If you have made the decision to file for bankruptcy, your life is already filled with questions. You are likely concerned about your future, and you are most definitely worried about how you are going to pay for your daily expenses. While dealing with all of these concerns, you also…