Bankruptcy Lawyer Port St Lucie Jon L Martin reviews some of the reasons NOT to file for bankruptcy: I enjoy receiving harassing telephone calls from debt collectors at all times of the day. I enjoy when my doorbell rings and I meet another process server or sheriff’s deputy serving me with yet another collection or …
Outlook on Bankruptcy For 2017
No one knows for sure what the future holds but sometimes it’s good to take a look at where we’ve been and where we’re at now to see if there are indications of what we can expect going forward. Not the least of these is the fact that we have a new administration in Washington …
Hope for Student Loan Relief?
With the start of a New Year and a New Administration in the White House, one has to wonder if there might finally be some progress made in regards to Student Loan Relief that is meaningful through Bankruptcy. After all, President Elect – Trump of all people, should realize the value such relief could bring …
Protecting an Inheritance In Bankruptcy
Generally speaking bankruptcy and asset protection are not thought of in the same sentence or conversation. Nevertheless, “bankruptcy planning” and “asset protection” all have similar concerns. Basically, these concerns include advanced planning or the positioning of assets; avoidance of claims regarding fraudulent conveyances; fraud; protection of inheritances and other considerations all play important roles in …
Reasons For And Against Filing Personal Bankruptcy
I enjoy receiving harassing telephone calls from debt collectors at all times of the day. I enjoy when my doorbell rings and I meet another process server or sheriff’s deputy serving me with yet another collection or foreclosure lawsuit. I enjoy receiving mail, so I don’t want to stop the endless number of letters threatening …
Why You Need a Bankruptcy Lawyer
Over the last several years as a Florida Bankruptcy Attorney, I have seen folks struggle against overwhelming odds to keep the bills paid, food on the table for their children, clothes on their back and a roof over their heads. Many soon find themselves cutting back on groceries, medical and dental care to maintain impossible …
Lesser-known Student Loan Solution
A recent article in the national association of chapter thirteen trustees newsletter reminds us that, “just because your private student loan uses the term “student loan” doesn’t mean it is one.” It reminds us that, “a student loan must be from an “eligible educational institution” to be considered non-dischargeable. If it’s not, getting rid of …
Are We There Yet?
Parents are familiar with the question posed above by their children who have lost all patience with the long range journey. The same question comes to mind for those people who have been hoping to avoid filing bankruptcy by riding a rebound in the Real Estate market. Why does the current Real Estate market play …