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Bankruptcy Filing in Florida: Who will find out about it?

Lewis Roberts, Florida Bankruptcy Lawyer2017-01-20T00:06:02-05:00

Most likely only the creditors you list in your bankruptcy petition and anyone you tell yourself will find out if you file bankruptcy. I am not aware of a local publication or newspaper that lists people who filed bankruptcy. The only people I have ever seen listed are famous people or someone who has made the news for another reason. Even the Orlando Sentinel appears to only publish businesses that file bankruptcy, not individuals. But [...]

Bankruptcy Filing in Florida: Who will find out about it?Lewis Roberts, Florida Bankruptcy Lawyer2017-01-20T00:06:02-05:00

Motion For Relief From Stay In Florida Bankruptcy Cases

Lewis Roberts, Florida Bankruptcy Lawyer2017-01-20T00:06:04-05:00

The motion for relief from stay in bankruptcy - it even sounds scary. And it can be. When you file for bankruptcy, you are protected by the "automatic stay". This prohibits creditors from taking any action to collect debts or from taking property which may be secured by the creditor's loan. A motion for relief from stay (MFRS) is the creditor's request to the court to get permission to continue its collection of the debt. [...]

Motion For Relief From Stay In Florida Bankruptcy CasesLewis Roberts, Florida Bankruptcy Lawyer2017-01-20T00:06:04-05:00