Category Archives: Bankruptcy in Florida
The Pros and Cons of Filing Personal Bankruptcy
Filing Personal Bankruptcy : Pros and Cons With the economy constantly changing, many are finding it much more difficult to manage finances, expenses, and debt. The last thing many people want to do is file for bankruptcy, but sometimes it might be the only choice. If you are feeling overwhelmed with paying your bills… Read More »
Why it’s Better to Purchase a Business
In the state of Florida, the purchase and sale of businesses is a common occurrence. Although it is a common occurrence, the process can be difficult and complex, depending on the situation surrounding each business. However, an experienced Florida business attorney can help you through any acquisition process. Purchase or Sale of a Florida… Read More »
Gas Prices Rising and Consumer Debt Relief
There does not seem to be a lot of optimism that prices at the pump with go lower any time soon. According to Michael Green, a spokesperson for AAA, which issues daily reports on nationwide gas prices, “If the situation (in Iraq) continues to get worse, American consumers can expect to pay more at… Read More »
Divorce, Single Moms, and Bankruptcy in Florida
While the economy may be improving for some, single women, and especially single moms, are having trouble financially making ends meet. The financial challenges associated with being a woman, and often a single mom as well, are causing more women than ever to file for bankruptcy relief. Wage Gap Between Men And Women Recent… Read More »
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Discharge
A fundamental goal of bankruptcy law is to give individuals a fresh start from burdensome debts. Bankruptcy laws do this by granting individuals a “bankruptcy discharge,” which cancels out all personal liability for most debts. The bankruptcy discharge bans creditors from taking any further action against the individual to collect on pre-bankruptcy debts and… Read More »
When Your Ex Files For Bankruptcy
When you sign a loan or other debt as a co-signer, you may not think much of it, especially if you are married at the time. But, if that relationship goes south and you end up getting divorced, that debt may get assigned to you If you both own interest in a piece of… Read More »
Fort Lauderdale Marketing Company Files Chapter 7
A company that handled marketing for the Florida-based Strax Rejuvenation plastic surgery center has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. SRAI Inc. listed $3.3 million in debt, including several medical malpractice claims, on its bankruptcy petition. Chapter 7 filings are common after a company goes through litigation, because it stops all current court actions against… Read More »
FriendFinder Files For Bankruptcy
In September 2013, Penthouse Publisher FriendFinder.com filed for bankruptcy after failed attempts at combining social networking with sex. FriendFinder Networks also operated several dating sites, such as BigChurch.com, PerfectMatch.com as well as many more adult sites, and the company hopes to resolve more than $300 million in debt with the deal — but shareholders… Read More »
