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Making the decision to file for bankruptcy is never an easy one. It certainly wasn’t for me when I filed. But taking that first step can be just what you need to free yourself from overwhelming debt and get a fresh financial start. One of the biggest reasons behind these fears has to do with …
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First, you need to know, your home is protected when you file bankruptcy in Florida. A common question we hear from clients coming in to discuss filing for bankruptcy is, “will I be able to keep my home in the process?” Some may already be facing foreclosure, while others may be managing their mortgage payments …
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As bankruptcy lawyers, it is not uncommon for us to receive a panicked phone call from a person who attempted to file bankruptcy pro se, without the assistance of an attorney. They find out too late that they did not fill out the bankruptcy forms properly, and had their petition thrown out by the court. …
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So you are at home and suddenly the mail comes. It says the debt collector has a judgment against you. You know you have been working on paying them, but you just couldn’t. Maybe you even ignored it but now it seems like the worst thing has happened. They say they have a judgment against …
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The automatic stay is one of the most beneficial features of bankruptcy. This protection provides temporary reprieve from collection activities, while letting the filer regain their financial footing. While the automatic stay does not eliminate debt, it suspends efforts to collect on debts while the bankruptcy case is open. Anyone struggling with debt knows the …
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Debt can place a huge amount of stress on any marriage. There is an old saying: You should file bankruptcy before you get divorced AND before you get married. When it comes to dealing with debt, it’s important to try to be supportive of one another. Having help can make a big difference when it …
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Prospective clients sometimes ask me will I be evicted if I cannot pay my rent? This is a serious problem in Orlando because the pandemic is seriously hurting people right now. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have found themselves facing financial struggles they never anticipated. Nearly a year later, many still struggle to meet …
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Orlando, FL – (October 7, 2020) The Orlando-based Benenati Law Firm has filed more Chapter 7 consumer bankruptcy cases than any other firm in the country, according to the 2020 Third Quarter Chapter 7 Filing List. “Our clients provide the greatest testament when it comes to the power of the Restart Button,” said Walter Benenati, …
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Credit card debt is an issue that plagues so many people today, especially during these difficult economic times. What starts as annoying collection calls eventually turns into legal actions by the credit card company or a third-party debt collector. American Express, Discover Bank, Bank of America, and Capital One lawsuits are all common. Then you …
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The coronavirus pandemic has hit small businesses hard, forcing many of them to close, open at limited capacity, or file for bankruptcy protection. Prior to the passage of the CARES Act, which went into effect on March 27, 2020, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy was not an option for most small businesses due to the …
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