Unfortunately, people sometimes assume that those filing for bankruptcy have simply made poor financial decisions. They’ve spent more than they can afford, for instance. It’s their own fault that they’re bankrupt and they could have avoided it by making better...
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Why do innocent people get convicted?
The justice system is specifically designed to keep innocent people from being convicted of a crime. The standard of proof is often so high that guilty people often go free. Many analysts see this as a fair tradeoff instead of innocent individuals getting wrongly...
Can I keep property if I file a chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Many individuals struggling with financial problems – stemming from things such as divorce or medical issues – may find relief through filing for bankruptcy. Among the most common types of bankruptcy, chapter 7 filings are notable for how they require an individual to...
How can you fight a DUI charge?
If the police issue you with a drunk driving charge, you are right to be worried. A conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) can affect your life in more ways than you think. Florida treats drunk driving severely, even more so if it is a repeat offense. You...
Are you afraid to file for bankruptcy because people might think less of you?
Filing for bankruptcy in Florida or elsewhere in the nation sometimes has a sort of stigma, or negativity, attached to it. You may worry that people -- family members, friends, colleagues or others you know -- may make assumptions that reflect badly on you if you file...
What penalties come with Florida marijuana offense convictions?
Unlike several other states, it remains against the law to possess or sell marijuana in Florida. With other states relaxing or eliminating some marijuana laws, many in Florida fail to realize that this substance remains prohibited. If you do not keep up with the law...
What factors can impact your right to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Florida residents struggling with debt often consider Chapter 7 bankruptcy as an option for wiping their financial slates clean and rebuilding their credit. There are some qualifying criteria, however, that you must meet to file for this type of debt relief. Learning...
Facing drunk driving charges after St. Patrick’s Day? Get help
St. Patrick’s Day is the one day of the year where “everybody’s Irish.” Americans of all heritages love to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with parades, parties and -- of course -- green beer. In anticipation of the annual revelry, you can generally expect patrol cars to...
A bankruptcy can help you get your finances back on track
Living in difficult financial circumstances is mentally draining. It is frustrating to have to try to maneuver your finances in a way that allows you to pay your bills without getting late charges or fees when there isn’t enough money to go around. The truth is that...
Are you too old for bankruptcy?
You’ve had some financial ups and downs in your life, but you never dreamed that you’d be sitting on a mountain of debt and hounded by debt collectors in your golden years. Can you even file for bankruptcy after you hit retirement age? Absolutely. Here’s what to...