Legal Articles, Bankruptcy & Debt

What You Need to Know About Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is designed to protect individuals, small businesses, and corporations from being overwhelmed by debt. The process involves reorganization and restructuring of debt so that a significant portion of it is discharged or "forgiven", and the remainder is repaid at a lower rate.

Approved for a Short Sale!!...(Think you beat the bank?...Think again)

Lender's do not lose out as much as anticipated when approving the Short Sale of a Residence

Collection Lawsuit: Fight or Flight — Ten Helpful Questions

Collection Lawsuits, defenses, collection lawsuit strategy

Misc. Bankruptcy Decisions for Creditors and Debtors: Foreclosure and Possession, Private University Student Loans, and Investor Fraud

Misc. Bankruptcy Decisions for Creditors and Debtors: Foreclosure and Possession, Private University Student Loans, and Investor Fraud

STUDENT LOANS: ARE YOU IN THE RIGHT REPAYMENT PLAN?

STUDENT LOANS: ARE YOU IN THE RIGHT REPAYMENT PLAN?

IRS HAS MANY WEAPONS FOR COLLECTION

IRS HAS MANY WEAPONS FOR COLLECTION

Dealing With Garnishment of Fed Student Loans: Get Into Rehab!

Dealing With Garnishment of Fed Student Loans: Get Into Rehab!

What You Should Know About Asset Protection

A review of basic asset protection considerations in Florida and how to legally and ethically shield assets from potential creditor claims

The Homeowner’s Rights to Surplus Funds Following a Foreclosure Sale

A review of Florida law on surplus funds following a foreclosure sale and how the homeowner may be able to claim the money

Under What Circumstances can a Long Island Bankruptcy be Denied?

Filing for bankruptcy can be a complicated and onerous process. In most cases, you will have to provide the court with detailed filings describing your assets, income, and debts.

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