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Bankruptcy Myths – Let’s get this bankruptcy thing straight!

Come on, who really wants to file a bankruptcy? From my experience, as a bankruptcy lawyer, not too many. For some people it’s the best financial decision they can make, but others either fear the unknown, or the good old world wide web often lends a helping hand in creating a fictitious nightmare scenario to May 25, 2018 Continue reading →

B is for the Benefits of Bankruptcy and Keeping Your Home

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For those of you who don’t realize what a benefit a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy has, let me be the first to tell you that it’s a powerful card to play. If you have fought tirelessly with your mortgage lender for a loan modification, to no avail, filing a chapter 13 bankruptcy can stop foreclosure dead May 21, 2018 Continue reading →

3 Tips To Avoid A Jacksonville Foreclosure

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Just because the state and national foreclosure numbers are going down does not mean that the potential loss of your home is not a reality for many Jacksonville residents every day. An incredibly scare and intimidating time, dealing with major outstanding debt obligations can be an all-consuming event making every day seem like you have May 18, 2018 Continue reading →

The ABC’s of Bankruptcy – an alphabetical series designed to help you understand the lingo.

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Today’s blog is brought to you by the letter “A”, for assets that is. Assets play a big role in the bankruptcy world. A quick search of bankruptcy assets on the web can bring fear to just about anyone considering filing. People seriously freak out about the possibility of losing their assets, and who wouldn’t??? May 18, 2018 Continue reading →

Florida Quiet Title Action in 3 Steps

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Step 1 – The Title Search We will need you to provide us with a copy of your Tax Deed that was issued by the county. This contains all the identifying information for the real property that is needed to obtain a title search. Once we review the title search, we will prepare the Quiet December 26, 2017 Continue reading →

Jacksonville Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Attorney

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Qualifying for Repayment Plans in Florida Chapter 13 is a payment plan for debtors who have a consistent income, or for those who do not qualify for Chapter 7. Chapter 13 lets you keep certain assets (like your house), letting you set up a manageable repayment plan that will last about three to five years. December 24, 2017 Continue reading →

Jacksonville Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Lawyer

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Straight bankruptcy, or Chapter 7 of the United States Federal Bankruptcy Code, allows you to discharge, which means get rid of and not pay back, debts, bills, and financial obligations and keep almost everything you own. Often you pay back very little and keep all of your property. Straight bankruptcy, in most instances, gives a December 24, 2017 Continue reading →