What Debts Are Not Discharged By Filing Bankruptcy?
There are a number of debts that cannot be discharged when you file for bankruptcy. These debts need to be discussed with an Iowa bankruptcy lawyer. While filing bankruptcy under [...]
Federal Agents Raid Bankrupt Florida Health Insurer
The news keeps getting worse for Universal Health Care Group, a St. Petersburg, Florida-based Medicare insurer accused of financial impropriety and mismanagement. State regulators began investigating the company in August, [...]
Florida Bankruptcy Exemptions Protect Your Most Crucial Assets
Bankruptcy allows an individual or business overwhelmed by debt to get a fresh start by discharging most debt or allowing a manageable plan and time frame for repayment. The cost [...]
The IRS is a Creditor Like Any Other Business Owed Money
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may seize a tax refund at any time. Sometimes this is done in error. Filing bankruptcy does not stop the IRS from collecting tax refunds [...]
Florida Health Insurer Files for Bankruptcy
A large Florida-based health insurance provider has filed for bankruptcy. The move comes after months of state scrutiny and allegations of financial impropriety. Universal Health Care Group Inc., based in [...]
Bankruptcy Audits Suspended Due to Tight Budget
A federal government program to audit bankruptcy filings is being put on hold due to budgetary constraints. The U.S. Trustee Program (USTP) – part of the Justice Department – began [...]
Unemployment Compensation is Factored into the Bankruptcy Means Test
If you are receiving unemployment, it is considered in a bankruptcy means test. For those considering filing for personal bankruptcy, and receiving unemployment, you must provide this information to your [...]
Florida Brain Injury Center Declares Bankruptcy
A Florida brain injury treatment facility has declared bankruptcy in the wake of allegations of patient neglect and abuse by its employees. The Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation, Inc. (FINR) [...]
Florida Will Fight to Recoup $20 Million from Bankrupt Movie Studio
A bankrupt movie studio was funded in part by state incentives. The State of Florida is attempting to recover nearly $20 million from a movie studio that went bankrupt after [...]
A Chapter 13 Mortgage Lien Strip May Remove Second Mortgage for Filers
A process known as lien stripping can remove a second mortgage for individuals seeking bankruptcy protection. Many people are not aware of the benefit a mortgage lien strip. If you [...]


