The Florida bankruptcy means test is one of the main screening tools used to decide whether an individual or married couple may qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. It compares your household income and certain allowable expenses to determine whether you have enough...
When a borrower files bankruptcy, a cosigner bankruptcy question often follows right behind: “Who still owes the debt?” In Florida, the short answer is that bankruptcy can discharge the filer’s personal liability, but it usually does not erase the separate legal...
When bankruptcy and divorce in Florida overlap, one of the first questions is usually: “Who pays the debt?” The answer depends on several factors, including whose name is on the account, whether the debt is marital or separate, what the divorce court orders, and...
If you are behind on federal income taxes, you may be wondering whether tax debt bankruptcy in Florida can give you a clean slate. The answer depends on the type of tax, the age of the debt, whether returns were properly filed, and whether the IRS or Florida taxing...
If you are dealing with judgment liens in Florida bankruptcy, the most important thing to know is that a bankruptcy discharge and lien removal are not the same thing. Bankruptcy may eliminate your personal obligation to pay a judgment debt, but a recorded lien can...
If you are behind on a car loan, you may be asking: can bankruptcy stop car repossession in Florida? In many cases, yes—if the bankruptcy case is filed before the lender takes the vehicle. A bankruptcy filing triggers the “automatic stay,” a court order that generally...
