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When is the right time to file bankruptcy?

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

The answer for the right time to file bankruptcy is more often now, rather than later. Usually the more common question is should I file bankruptcy with "only" $xx,xxx in credit card debt. That is almost impossible to answer. $5,000 in debt could be a drop in the bucket for some people, but a crushing amount for others. The more important issue may be to time your bankruptcy properly. I have clients who come in [...]

When is the right time to file bankruptcy?Lewis Roberts, Florida Bankruptcy Lawyer2017-01-20T00:06:00-05:00

Credit Card Lawsuits, Debt Settlement, and Other Updates

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

I have blogged in the past regarding credit card debt lawsuits and debt settlement. A recent article in the Sun Sentinel shows that credit card companies and debt buyers are trying harder to collect. Small claims courts in Broward and Palm Beach counties are reporting a spike in the number of cases against debtors, who typically owe between $2,000 to $4,000. Some judges say they are handling more than 25 such cases a week, compared [...]

Credit Card Lawsuits, Debt Settlement, and Other UpdatesLewis Roberts, Florida Bankruptcy Lawyer2017-01-20T00:06:01-05:00

Can I Go to Jail If I Don’t Pay My Debts?

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

Many people think they can go to jail (debtor's prison) for not paying their debts. This is not true. It is your right to ignore a lawsuit, if you want to – up to a certain point. I don’t think that is a very good strategy, but it is your right. If for whatever reason you don’t want to fight a lawsuit against you, it can be ignored. But a judgment will likely be entered [...]

Can I Go to Jail If I Don’t Pay My Debts?Lewis Roberts, Florida Bankruptcy Lawyer2017-01-20T00:06:01-05:00