Foreclosure Fast-Track Bill Goes to Governor Scott The Florida Legislature sent a bill to Gov. Rick Scott’s desk that is intended to accelerate the process of...
Many Americans Have No Savings and Are Stuck with High-Interest Debt Nearly half of all Americans do not have enough savings to ride out a single emergency. And many more...
When the Debt Load is Too Much, Bankruptcy Protection May Be the Best Answer It’s always good to pay your debts, if you can keep up with them. But if your debt is...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
What Federal Income Taxes may be Discharged in Bankruptcy? There are some circumstances in which federal taxes may be discharged in a bankruptcy proceeding. While it is possible...
Opponents of Permanent Alimony in Florida Increasing in Numbers Most married people hope that their marriage will last forever. Divorcees in some states, however, have learned that even...