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Which Business Debts are Discharged in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Filing for bankruptcy does not have to mean the end of your business, it can be used to help keep your doors open while eliminating and restructuring your debt. If you own a business and find yourself struggling with insurmountable debt, Chapter 7 business bankruptcy may be a viable option for you. Many business debts …

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New Rule Requires Credit Reporting Agencies Give Consumers More Time to Pay Medical Debt

Medical debt is one of the leading causes of bankruptcy, according to a recent CNBC report. It is estimated that approximately 643,000 Americans go bankrupt each year due to their medical bills. It can only take one medical crisis for your entire financial situation to implode, leaving you feeling powerless to the bills and collection …

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Attorney Walter Benenati Receives Preeminent AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell for 2019

Designates the Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards Orlando, FL – (October 30, 2018) Attorney Walter F. Benenati of the Orlando-based Benenati Law Firm has received the preeminent AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell for 2019, joining a select group of lawyers recognized for their legal ability and professional ethical standards. “It is …

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Attorney Walter Benenati Rated One of the TOP 3 Bankruptcy Lawyers in Orlando

Orlando, FL – (October 30, 2018) Attorney Walter F. Benenati of the Orlando-based Benenati Law Firm has been rated one of the TOP 3 bankruptcy lawyers in Orlando by Three Best Rated® “It is an honor to have received this award,” said Walter Benenati. “My mission in creating the Benenati Law Firm has always been …

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How Bankruptcy Can Help With Your Suspended License

If you have been involved in an auto accident and sued by the other driver’s insurance company, if a judgement is entered against you that you are unable to pay, the insurance company’s attorney can request that the Florida Dept. of Motor Vehicles (DMV) suspend your license. The loss of your license can result in …

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Steps to Take If You Are Facing a Medical Debt Lawsuit

Medical debt presents a major problem for individuals and families across the country and is the number one reason people file for bankruptcy. All it takes is one major medical crisis or trip to the emergency room to be hit with thousands of dollars in medical bills. Dealing with overwhelming medical debt while trying to …

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Betsy DeVos Loses Lawsuit in Violation of Student Loan Borrower Protections

A federal court recently issued a ruling that could affect borrowers’ abilities to receive relief from their student loan debt. The Department of Education and Secretary Betsy DeVos were found guilty of improperly holding up and implementing a rule that would give student loan borrowers relief from their payments. The lawsuit was brought by attorneys …

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Bankruptcy & Divorce: How the Two Are Connected

Differences in spending habits and money disagreements are one of the top reasons people file for divorce. And for many people, divorce is one of the main reasons they end up filing for bankruptcy, oftentimes due to the additional expenses such as child support, alimony and now having to maintain a household on a single …

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