June 22, 2017
are non-competes legal

Are non-competes legal?

Our Professional Answer Non compete agreements are a pain in the neck for everyone except the employer. Unfortunately, in Florida, they’re legal, unless you live in California where they’re severely restricted. Most states do enforce non […]
June 22, 2017
Are Homestead can Protect Our Home in Bankruptcy?

Are homesteaded houses protected in bankruptcy?

Our Professional Answer: Under Florida law, Homestead Exemption that’s applied to your house, gives you relief from any creditors attempting to attach your house. What that means in bankruptcy is that your home is completely protected […]
September 15, 2017
woman checking about mortgage mediation program papers

6 Things To Know About The Mortgage Mediation Program

Everyone gets into hard times, especially when it comes to home ownership. It is for this reason that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida, as well as similar courts across the country, […]
September 19, 2017

Deciding to File for Bankruptcy, Explained

Before deciding to file bankruptcy, you should consider a few other alternatives. Before filing, try other options available to you to pay off your debts. Contact your creditors and try to negotiate for a loan settlement […]
September 26, 2017
chapter 7 bankruptcy

Chapter 7 of the United States Bankruptcy Code

Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the easiest form of bankruptcy to understand and also the most widely used. In Chapter 7, if the debtor has assets not protected by an exemption, a court appointed trustee may sell […]
October 1, 2017

How To Know It’s Time To File For Bankruptcy

The bankruptcy means test was created to determine if the filing party’s income is low enough to qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The means test is a formula that is meant to keep individuals with higher […]
October 3, 2017
Everything You Need to Know About Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code

Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code

Chapter 11 bankruptcy is usually offered to business with large debts. Although it’s uncommon, consumers may file for Chapter 11 in some instances. Chapter 11 allows the debtor to propose a plan for repayment, while temporarily […]