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    • Florida Law in Homesteads

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      In Southern Walls, Inc v. Stilwell Corp, the 5th District Court in Florida, in discussing the Florida Homestead Exemption, stated, “although a castle to one may be a shanty to another, the law does not so discriminate. Thus, regardless of whether one’s castle is a traditional home or a modest cottage, whether it is a…

    • Homestead Exemptions

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      In order for a Debtor to claim the benefit of the Florida Homestead Exemption, against a Creditor, he must be a Resident of the State of Florida.   In re Bermudez, a 1992 South District Court decision held that a Debtor who has a permanent visa or green card can qualify as a Resident of Florida…

    • Homestead Exemption in Florida Continued..

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      If you live in the State of Florida and you own property, you may be able to claim that property as Exempt as your Homestead.   Our prior Blogs discussed the requirements to establish the Homestead Exemption. In turn, a Creditor or a Bankruptcy Trustee can potentially seek to oppose your assertion of the Homestead Exemption…

    • Florida has a Head Of Family or Head Of Household Exemption..

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      Florida has a Head Of Family or Head Of Household Exemption that provides that the Wages of the Head Of Family are Exempt from Garnishment. That means the Wages of the Head Of Family cannot be Garnished in the State of Florida. There are some exceptions to this Law.

    • The Exemption for the Head Of Family is defined..

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      The Exemption for the Head Of Family is defined in Section 222.11 of the Florida Statutes. The Wages of the Head Of Family cannot be garnished in the State of Florida. There are some exceptions to this Law. Section 222.11 provides: The EARNINGS of the HEAD OF FAMILY cannot be Garnished, UNLESS The Head Of…

    • When Can A Student Loan Borrower Contest A Tax Offset?

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      Grounds To Fight The Government When They Seek To Take Your Tax Refund To Pay Student Loan Debt There are a number of Defenses that Student Loan Borrowers can use if the Department of Education or its Guaranty Agencies attempt to take your Tax Refund through a Tax Offset, in order to Collect on a…