Dealing with debt can be stressful — especially if you aren’t sure how you’ll repay it. If you earn a regular income, have the ability to repay at least some of your debt, and want to keep the assets you have, declaring Chapter 13 bankruptcy may be an option for you. This form of bankruptcy […]
Avoiding Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Dismissal in Florida: Key Tips
If you are struggling with your debts, consider bankruptcy as a solution to your financial problems. While many people fear the consequences of bankruptcy, if you are proactive and responsible, Chapter 13 bankruptcy can fix your financial situation without harming your long-term prospects. Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows you to discharge the majority of your debts […]
Stop Foreclosure in Florida: Your Legal Rights and Options
Your home is the most valuable property you own. Beyond its financial value, it also has significant emotional value for you and your family. Losing your home is almost unthinkable. This makes falling behind in mortgage payments something that every homeowner fears. When will the bank come calling, demanding the money it’s missing? And if […]
The Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Means Test in Florida: A Simple Guide
If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, you might already know that you can qualify for Chapter 7 only if your income is sufficiently low enough. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is an option for those who are ineligible for Chapter 7. So what is the Chapter 13 bankruptcy means test in Florida? Here’s a closer look. […]
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and Your Car Payment
Florida Chapter 13 cases often come with questions about cars. Clients frequently own or are financing an automobile and are worried about losing their car when they file a Chapter 13 petition. This is a reasonable concern, especially since the main benefit of Chapter 13 bankruptcy over Chapter 7 bankruptcy is that it is supposed […]
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and Student Loan Forgiveness Programs: Can You Still Qualify?
What do you do when the bills are piling up and you are no longer able to pay them all? There are several answers to this question, depending on your circumstances. For example, if you have student loans, you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through certain options for federal student loans. Alternatively, you […]
The Undue Hardship Standard: Proving Your Case for Student Loan Discharge
The basic idea behind bankruptcy is that once you complete the process, you can enjoy a fresh financial start. This means that your debts are essentially wiped away, and you maintain some assets that you can use to move forward financially. While most people assume that bankruptcy covers all types of debts, that is not […]
Student Loan Bankruptcy and Your Cosigner: What Happens to Their Liability?
Few students in Florida who need private student loans can get one without a cosigner. This usually isn’t a problem if you pay off your loans without assistance. But what happens if you can’t afford to pay off your debts and need to file for bankruptcy? When it comes to cosigner liability in bankruptcy, the […]
Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy for Student Loans: Which Is Better?
When you aren’t earning the income you expected, paying for student loans can be difficult — or even impossible. If you are facing this situation, you may be considering bankruptcy as an option for escaping from overwhelming debt. Many people start by searching, “Chapter 7 bankruptcy: the liquidation option,” but there are other bankruptcy paths […]
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Student Loans: What You Need to Know
For many people, student loan debt is one of the most significant — and stressful — types of debt they carry. You can potentially get approved for student loans worth hundreds of thousands of dollars with no collateral and no meaningful way to pay it back. This can leave you owing money on loans that […]