• Bankruptcy’s Effect On Employment

    Bankruptcy’s Effect On Employment

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    If you’ve considered filing for bankruptcy, you may be concerned about how doing so would affect your employment. This is something people are commonly concerned about. While the simple answer here is that your current employment won’t be affected, there are some indirect consequences you’ll want to know about. For instance, your filing may prevent…

  • Things To Know About Bankruptcy And Divorce

    Things To Know About Bankruptcy And Divorce

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    When it comes to finances, there are various things that can make circumstances more complex. One of the most complex challenges that couples face from a legal and personal perspective is the issue of bankruptcy when also going through a divorce. In some circumstances, a divorce may be happening at the same time as a…

  • A Quick Guide To Bankruptcy

    A Quick Guide To Bankruptcy

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    Bankruptcy isn’t a situation that anybody wants to be in. The main reason people file for bankruptcy is that their debt has gotten to the point that it can no longer be handled effectively, and often they are forced into making this move. When debt becomes too overwhelming for a person or a business in…

  • How Bankruptcy Can Affect Your Spouse

    How Bankruptcy Can Affect Your Spouse

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    One of the more common questions received by the bankruptcy lawyers is, ” How filing for bankruptcy will affect my spouse?” This question comes up frequently when just one of the spouses is planning to file for bankruptcy. Several people have a wrong impression that if they are married the spouse will also be responsible…

  • In Which Courthouse Should I File Bankruptcy?

    In Which Courthouse Should I File Bankruptcy?

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    Under Title 28, Section 1408, cases under Title 11, are filed in the District Court for the District in which the person or entity filing Bankruptcy has for the prior one hundred eighty (180) days or the longer portion of the prior one hundred eighty (180) days, maintained either one’s domicile, residence, principal place of…

  • Relationship With Credit Card Companies After Bankruptcy

    Relationship With Credit Card Companies After Bankruptcy

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    One of the common myths circulating about bankruptcies is that after you have filed for bankruptcy, it will not be possible to use the services of credit card companies again. But keep in mind that there are thousands of credit card users out there, that filed for bankruptcy. Yet they are getting new offers. You…

  • Reasons Why People File For Bankruptcy

    Reasons Why People File For Bankruptcy

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    Why people file bankruptcy suits in the U.S. these days have been reported by the media citing the reason as medical problems in most cases. It is believed the people that file for bankruptcy in most cases have medical debts. However, oddly almost all the households are dealing with medical debts of some sort. It…

  • Can I File For Bankruptcy If I Lose My Job?

    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…

  • Do Not Allow Debt Collectors And Bankruptcy Ruin Your Mental Health

    Do Not Allow Debt Collectors And Bankruptcy Ruin Your Mental Health

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    The number of professional economists that have plans to keep on working beyond their 70th birthdays is a lot higher than the overall percentage of workers planning the same thing. But it is stressful to think about money all the time no matter how well you adhere to the budget. Financial hardships can ruin your…

  • The Effects Of Bankruptcy On Your Credit Report

    The Effects Of Bankruptcy On Your Credit Report

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    Your credit score is more important than ever before, affecting everything from your job prospects to your credit card interest rates. Many people use their energy to acquire and keep the best credit score possible, but sometimes this isn’t possible due to an unforeseen event. When this happens, you may need to file for liquidation.…

  • What You Should Know About Bankruptcy And Your Credit

    What You Should Know About Bankruptcy And Your Credit

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    Unfortunately, 2021 hasn’t been a good year for many people financially. The tough economy has led to furloughs and layoffs, leaving people in a disastrous financial position. Even if you’re lucky enough to have been able to return to work, you may find that you’re still faced with a reduction in pay or hours. When…

  • TAMPA BANKRUPTCY COURT LEADS ALL DIVISIONS IN MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA IN FILINGS

    TAMPA BANKRUPTCY COURT LEADS ALL DIVISIONS IN MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA IN FILINGS

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    The Tampa Bankruptcy Court consistently leads all other divisions in the Middle District of Florida in bankruptcy filings. There are four divisions that comprise the Middle District of Florida. These four divisions include Tampa, Jacksonville, Orlando and Fort Myers. For the months of January to September of the calendar year 2021, 5,227 cases were filed…