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Bankruptcy Lawyer Cape Coral
If you are thinking about filing bankruptcy and looking for a local Fort Myers bankruptcy attorney the first step to choosing a bankruptcy attorney is finding a reputable and knowledgeable bankruptcy lawyer. A bankruptcy attorney with experience can guide you in the right direction and will talk about all options to resolve your financial problems. But...
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Bankruptcy Attorney Southwest Florida
Desperate times cause many people to file bankruptcy.  Before filing bankruptcy, people take actions that may impact their case and their ability to receive a discharge. It is a good idea to avoid doing the four things I lay out below. Don’t Use Up Retirement Accounts Retirement accounts such as IRAs and 401(k)s are fully...
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Child support and alimony obligations are given special treatment in a bankruptcy case. In 2005, obligations to pay child support or alimony were renamed “domestic support obligations” (DSO) in the Bankruptcy Code.  DSOs are given priority in payment and are also non-dischargeable. Child Support and Alimony Basics Section 507(a)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code give past due...
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As part of the bankruptcy process debtors must list any and all assets that they own.  Most debtors know they must list assets such as real estate and personal property such as cars and household furnishings. Most non-disclosures of assets are accidental.  Sometimes debtors actually own assets that need to be disclosed, but they just...
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Effective April 1, 2013, new dollar amounts apply to bankruptcy cases.  Several provisions of the Bankruptcy Code contain certain dollar amounts that can affect whether you can file Chapter 7 or must file Chapter 13. Other changes can affect the amount of assets you may be able to exempt (protect) from your creditors. Chapter 13...
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When is the last time you checked your credit reports for accuracy? The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released a report reflecting its findings during a ten-year study concerning the accuracy of information in credit reports.  The results were a bit troubling for consumers. The study, which covered the three major credit-reporting agencies, found that...
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One of the main goals to achieve in a bankruptcy case is to receive a discharge. A discharge is normally a single sheet of paper that indicates the elimination of all of your “dischargeable” debts.  The entry of your discharge relieves you from personal liability for most debts. In a Chapter 7 case the discharge...
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One of the things that you should consider this time of year is the timing of filing your bankruptcy case.  The “timing” of filing your case can impact your ability to receive any income tax refund that you may be due.  Your goal should be to receive your refund before you file so that you...
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One issue that always comes up during an initial consultation is how filing bankruptcy will affect a person’s credit score.  Everyone knows that filing bankruptcy will have a negative impact.  But what people really want to know is “the number” because everyone wants to focus on credit score. The FICO score has become industry standard...
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The worst consequence of the real estate bubble bursting here in southwest Florida is that people are in real jeopardy of losing their homes.  Property values have declined here in Fort Myers and especially in Cape Coral to the extent that many homes are underwater – more is owed on the home than it’s even...
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