When a Florida company files for bankruptcy, the workers might worry about receiving their salaries like the drivers who worked for Jevic Holding Corp. They had to take their case all the way to the Supreme Court of the United States after lower courts ignored their $8 million claims for damages while settling the Chapter…
One of the most common reasons for filing bankruptcy is to get rid of medical debt. A major illness or injury can result in significant bills, even if you have medical insurance. It can also lead to lost time at work, which means less money coming in to pay those bills. Some or all medical…
A case involving a felon in prison recently came before a state bankruptcy court. The individual filed for chapter 13 bankruptcy, but the court denied his request since he was making only about $14 per month, which came from the Illinois Department of Corrections. This amount was determined to be insufficient for entering into the…
Florida residents may understand that collections activity on a credit report is not ideal. However, they may not know that such activity may not necessarily stay on their credit report for a full seven years. This may be true if the account in question does not belong to the person who a collection agency is…
Our Miami-Dade Foreclosure Lawyers Are Here To Help You Many homeowner’s in South Florida have faced or struggled with the possibility of losing their home in the Miami-Dade foreclosures process. While some people have been able to save their homes by obtaining a home mortgage modification, some still struggle with house payments they cannot afford.…
When Florida parents begin to consider filing for divorce, they might be primarily concerned about its impact on their children. However, they may be able to approach the issue in a way that is less upsetting. The first thing parents should do is consider the timing. Some parents file for divorce during the school year…
Some people in Florida who are in debt might think that paying it off as soon as possible is not important. So many people carry debt these days that it is often seen as normal to be hundreds or even thousands of dollars in debt. However, there are a number of reasons to get rid…
