Category Archives: Bankruptcy
Student Loans Have Become a Presidential Campaign Issue
With the 2020 election fast approaching, candidates are beginning to talk policy, and one issue that keeps popping up is student loans. Readers of our blog will not be surprised to learn that student loans dwarf nearly all other debt in the U.S. According to Student Loan Hero, 45 million Americans are carrying an… Read More »
Should You Fear Bankruptcy?
As experienced South Florida bankruptcy lawyers, we are continually surprised by how afraid many of our clients were at the thought of filing for bankruptcy. Some of them admitted that they should have called us years ago but were too afraid to pick up the phone. Others stated that they would do almost anything… Read More »
Are You Too Old to File for Bankruptcy?
MSN has an interesting article centered on the question, “Are you too old to file for bankruptcy?” Many of our clients are seniors who wonder whether they should go through the hassle of filing for bankruptcy when they don’t have many more years left. Although the MSN article raises important considerations, we must add… Read More »
New Bill to Limit Credit Card Interest Rates
Four Democratic Party senators have introduced a bill in Congress that would limit how much interest credit card companies can charge. According to Payments Journal, the Senators want to prohibit credit card companies from charging more than the maximum interest allowed in the state where a cardholder lives. Current Law Most states have usury… Read More »
How a Bad Credit Score Affects Your Future
Very few Americans even know what their credit score is. This three-digit score typically ranges from 200-850 and is used by lenders to determine whether to extend a loan and what interest rate to charge. A good credit score is a terrific asset and shows you are a good credit risk. But a poor… Read More »
American Chopper Star Imperils His Bankruptcy
Fox News reports that Paul Teutul, the star of American Chopper, might have his bankruptcy case dismissed by the trustee. According to court documents filed in mid-April, Teutul allegedly has not supplied the trustee with certain requested documents, and, as a result, could lose bankruptcy protection and be denied a discharge of his debts…. Read More »
What’s Going on with Michael Avenatti’s Law Firm Bankruptcy?
You probably have seen Michael Avenatti if you’ve ever watched CNN cable news. The passionate critic of President Trump made a name for himself by representing porn star Stormy Daniels in a lawsuit against the President. He also routinely alleged that Trump would be impeached. Whether you like the President or not, it was… Read More »
Beware of Online Bankruptcy Firms
It sounds so convenient: you log online and then find a law firm that handles bankruptcies. Even better, they have no physical office but will do everything online for you. Even the fee is reasonable, so you look for a link to click on to sign up. We have a little warning: Stop! Do… Read More »
Consumer Debt Grows in Florida
The strong economy continues to encourage consumption, with people buying everything from new cars to expensive nights out on the town. However, many people fuel their consumption with debt, and this is certainly true in Florida. According to the Tampa Bay Times, average debt grew by $1,305 in 2018 in Florida. This ranked the… Read More »
Should You Store or Dispose of Patient Records?
When a business files for bankruptcy and dissolves, it needs to do something with its records. This is as true of health care businesses that have extensive patient records. But what should you do with them? Interestingly, the Bankruptcy Code in section 351 explains that a health care business may destroy patient records when… Read More »