If a Florida resident files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it will likely stay on his or her credit report for 10 years after the filing date. If a person files for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, it will remain on the report for seven years. Unfortunately, there are very few instances in which a person can get…
When Florida debtors qualify for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, they might still choose to file under Chapter 11. Despite the greater expenses and complications of Chapter 11, researchers discovered that increasing numbers of individuals were opting for Chapter 11 protection. The ABI Endownment Fund commissioned the study, which found that individuals were entering the Chapter 11…
When individuals or married couples in Florida face financial challenges, they may decide to look into bankruptcy as one among many options for debt relief. Depending on their circumstances, they may opt to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy which permits them to keep their property as long as they continue to make payments on their…
Child support modifications are not uncommon. Especially, when a person who is paying child support suffers with a disability. When a Florida couple with children divorces, the non-custodial parent is usually required to pay child support. This is to ensure that the custodial parent has enough money to raise the child. The payment amount will…
Mortgage modifications are often wise options for people who are behind in their mortgage payments or who are interested in lowering their payments. Unfortunately, there are a lot of scam artists out there conning innocent homeowners. Florida Attorney General warns residents about scams Despite crackdowns on mortgage scam artists, Florida residents are still being targeted…
