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MIAMI LAKES
7900 Oak Lane, Suite 400
Miami Lakes, Florida 33016
jbublick@bublicklaw.com
KENDALL
8950 S.W. 74th Ct., Suite 2201
Miami, Florida 33156
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NORTH MIAMI
1801 N.E. 123rd St., Suite 314
North Miami, Florida 33181
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“Steps in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case”
Miami Bankruptcy Lawyer
Miami Bankruptcy Lawyer Jordan E. Bublick offers experienced bankruptcy counsel in chapter 7 and chapter 13 cases for those who are unable to manage the burden of their debt, including mortgages, credit cards, personal loans, medical bills and taxes.
Types of Bankruptcy
The different types of bankruptcy are usually referred to by their chapter number in the Bankruptcy Code.
Individuals may file under Chapter 7, Chapter 13 or Chapter 11 bankruptcy depending on their circumstances.
Business may file bankruptcy under Chapter 7 to liquidate or Chapter 11 to reorganize.
“Fresh Start”
One of the principal goals of the Bankruptcy Code is to provide the honest debtor a financial “fresh start” from burdensome debt.
The U.S. Supreme Court explained that the purpose of the “fresh start” is to give to the “honest but unfortunate debtor…a new opportunity in life and a clear field for future effort, unhampered by the pressure and discouragement of preexisting debt.”
This goal is accomplished through the bankruptcy discharge which which releases a person from personal liability from certain types of debt.
Automatic Stay
Upon the filing of a bankruptcy case with the Clerk of the Bankruptcy Court, the “automatic stay” is generally imposed to stay and stop most lawsuits, foreclosures, garnishments, and collection activity against the debtor and their property.
Some types of actions, such as certain regulatory actions, are not stayed.
Abandonment of Florida Homestead
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 […]
Correcting Your Credit Report
The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (the “FCRA”) gives consumers certain rights regarding their file in the credit bureau. The FCRA was enacted to promote the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of information of the files of credit bureaus.
Negative information may generally be reported on your credit report for up to seven years and bankruptcy information for up to ten years. A […]
