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Fantasy sports and online sports betting are big business. It is estimated that 56 million players participate in fantasy sports leagues, which generates an annual revenue of $1.5 billion. Chances are, you or someone you know is involved in fantasy sports. By 2020, more than half of sports betting was done online with a credit...

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Bankruptcy provides a great way to discharge your debts and get a new start in your financial life. However, many people considering bankruptcy do not entirely understand how the process works. Unfortunately, getting your debt discharged is not as simple as filling out some forms and waiting to hear the court’s decision. If you have...

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Clients always tell me that the biggest fear they have when considering filing for bankruptcy is they will never be approved for credit, again. Whether it be buying a home, a car, or something as simple as opening a new credit card account. The good news is a bankruptcy case gives you a clean financial...

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Your credit cards are maxed out, bill collectors will not stop calling, and you are behind on your mortgage payments. Your finances have been upside down for months, and no matter what you do, you can’t seem to dig your way out. When you are struggling financially, the idea of filing for bankruptcy with absolutely...

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Many people could benefit from bankruptcy but hold off due to the fear and misconceptions surrounding bankruptcy. Clearing up the myths and breaking down the bankruptcy process can help you feel a little more confident and secure when taking that next step. Protections of the Automatic Stay At the start of your bankruptcy case, as...

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The word bankruptcy often gives people an uneasy feeling. And yes, most people filing for bankruptcy are not looking forward to it. Believe me, I was one of them. I filed for bankruptcy in 2008. But I can tell you, my life is better today because of it. Will people know that I filed for...

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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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