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The Bankruptcy Code provides for personal bankruptcy relief under chapters 7 and 13. Chapter 7  Chapter 7 provides in general for the discharge of debt together with the liquidation of non-exempt property by the Chapter 7 trustee. Chapter 7 is usually used by those with lower income and little or no non-exempt property. Chapter 13  Chapter 13 is usually used by those with higher income or substantial non-exempt property. It is also used by those who need to reorganize their secured debt, such as [...]

Article X, Section 4 of the Florida Constitution provides generally for the exemption of a Florida homestead. Courts generally hold that once a property is established as a homestead, it does not lose that status until it is "abandoned." Various types of conduct may constitute "abandonment."  Generally, a homestead is considered abandoned when it is no longer a bona fide home and place of permanent residence. The main consideration in the determination of whether a homestead has been abandoned is the owner's subjective "intent." The homeowner's [...]