By Steven Combs | Published November 25, 2014 | Posted in Bankruptcy | Tagged Tags: bankruptcy | Leave a comment
When a business fails and needs to shut down, it might be necessary for the owner to file for bankruptcy. This decision may depend on the company’s current assets, the willingness of creditors to work with you and whether you have the time or ability to oversee the bankruptcy process. Either the business owner or Read More
Read MoreDivorce is often very difficult for both spouses to manage, but it can be even more challenging for children of the couple. This is a critical time for your family, as kids can be sensitive to a significant disruption to their normal lives before, during and after a divorce. There have been numerous studies on Read More
Read MoreAccording to a recent study from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, there has been a general trend toward more couples across the U.S. developing and signing postnuptial agreements. This is occurring among couples of all different incomes, as many are finding it beneficial to clearly outline all of the major issues in a marriage Read More
Read MoreThroughout the course of most marriages, couples build up various assets and property together. When they decide to get a divorce, this can make the process difficult, as they must address the challenge of dividing this property in a fair and equitable manner. One of the things that surprises many people going through a divorce Read More
Read MoreFlorida Attorney General Pam Bondi allowed a deadline to appeal a Broward County court’s August ruling on same-sex marriage, thereby setting the stage for the court to approve the divorce of two women who have been in a civil union for more than 12 years. The case in question involved a woman in Fort Lauderdale Read More
Read MoreWhen two people are married and own a business together in Florida, there are some unique issues they need to resolve if they later decide to get a divorce. The ownership interest in the business may be considered property, and if so the court will attempt to divide it as it would with any other Read More
Read MoreFiling for Chapter 7 bankruptcy may feel like an end, but it’s intended to be a beginning. Although it may take time, there are many ways for you to begin rebuilding your credit to once again find financial freedom. Although people who file for bankruptcy tend to take an average of 10 to 15 years Read More
Read MoreFiling for Chapter 13 bankruptcy is stressful enough without having to worry about your vehicle getting repossessed. Fortunately, Chapter 13 protects you from collection efforts in most cases, with a prohibition called automatic stay. No repossession at the time of filing If a lender has not yet repossessed your vehicle before you file for bankruptcy Read More
Read MoreA Florida family lost their teenage son to an alcohol-induced car crash earlier this summer. The family had just returned from vacationing in the Florida Keys to their home in Mandarin. It was a Saturday night, and their youngest son, a 14 year old, snuck out of the house to meet up with friends. He Read More
Read MoreIn a Florida state court jury ruling on July 19, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. was ordered to pay more than $23 billion in punitive damages to the widow of a lung cancer victim. Cynthia Robinson had filed a lawsuit against the tobacco company after her husband, longtime smoker Michael Johnson Sr., died of lung cancer Read More
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