Legal Articles, Bankruptcy & Debt

Exempt Property in Bankruptcy

Debtors are allowed to to keep certain basic assets despite a bankruptcy filing. These assets or properties that an individual can keep are called “exempt properties”.

Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices

Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices was intended to protect consumers.

Debt Division in Divorce Proceedings

A blog post about how a couple should go about dividing the shared debt during a divorce.

Bankruptcy and Alimony: What You Should Know

A blog post about dealing with alimony during times of bankruptcy.

Don't get swept up in credit card trends and rewards

Don't get swept up in credit card trends and rewards

How are debts prioritized in Chapter 13?

How are debts prioritized in Chapter 13?

Payday loans are no pot of gold at the end of the rainbow

Payday loans are no pot of gold at the end of the rainbow

Harassment by debt collectors a widespread problem, study finds

Harassment by debt collectors a widespread problem, study finds

ACA led to dramatic drop in bankruptcies over last few years

ACA led to dramatic drop in bankruptcies over last few years

What We Know About the Deportation Raids

What We Know About the Deportation Raids

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