Florida parents who are incarcerated may gain the right to request that their child support payments be reduced to reflect a reduction in their income. On Dec. 19, the Obama administration released rules created by the Administration for Children and Families intended to address this issue. These regulations are part of overall Obama administration efforts…
Florida residents may know that bankruptcy may be used as a way to reorganize or discharge a debt. However, one person who had filed for bankruptcy five times since 2002 was not entitled to a discharge of her debt in a future bankruptcy case. This was the ruling issued by a judge from the U.S.…
Investigations by news media have yet to uncover what information caused a Duval County judge in Florida to approve an adoption of a toddler girl by a relative with an active warrant for domestic battery. The court has chosen to evaluate the case again amid concerns that the adoptive uncle and aunt present an unsafe…
One of the top concerns for people considering filing for bankruptcy is the resulting effects on their credit score. A credit score can have a lot of power, dictating where you can live and what you can buy. It is important to know where you will stand after filing for bankruptcy. If your score is…
Debt negotiation firms exist to help those who struggle with debts, such as credit cards and car loans. Florida residents who are struggling with debt might be interested in reading about how these types of companies work before using their services. Debt negotiation companies help people settle their credit card debts by negotiating with creditors,…
Florida residents who are considering filing for bankruptcy and are thinking about transferring certain assets out of their estate before doing so may be interested in a 2016 decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. According to the Bankruptcy Code, a discharge could be denied for debtors who attempt to make…
