A Guide to Filing Bankruptcy in Florida

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Dealing with financial challenges is a part of life. However, if you’re struggling financially, you should know that you aren’t alone. Filing bankruptcy because you’ve lost your job, suffered a catastrophic illness, or had another major life event shouldn’t be embarrassing. While it can be confusing and overwhelming, here are some of the basic things that you should know. How do you qualify to file for bankruptcy? You’re already qualified if you haven’t ever filed for bankruptcy before or the waiting period (something that depends Read More +

Can I File for Bankruptcy If I Lose My Job?

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Many individuals in Florida found themselves unemployed once the epidemic hit. About 13.5% of the entire nation’s workforce, which equals out to be approximately 22 million people, were forced to file for unemployment benefits once the Coronavirus took its toll, according to the United States Department of Labor. With new strains of the virus popping up, many individuals have used bankruptcy as a means to erase their debts. Debts continue to rise for many people, yet they are uncertain about filing for bankruptcy as they Read More +

Bankruptcy Means Test

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WHAT IS THE BANKRUPTCY MEANS TEST? The bankruptcy means test is a process to determine whether a debtor is eligible to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, based upon his or her income. After the application of the means test, if one has significant disposable income remaining, the debtor may not be eligible to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The bankruptcy means test was implemented in the 2005 Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA), and is designed to prevent debtors with high income from filing Chapter Read More +