Monthly Archives: July 2019
Wage Garnishment Laws in Florida
A wage garnishment is an order mandated by the court or government agency that is sent to a debtor’s employer that requires him/her to withhold a certain amount of money from the debtor’s salary. The amount withheld from a paycheck depends on the type of debt, and in the state of Florida there is… Read More »
What are my rights when I break my rental lease in Florida?
For some tenants, certain circumstances can result in needing or wanting to move from their rental before the end of the lease. For example, if a parent falls ill and a tenant needs to move home, he/she will need to terminate or break their lease immediately. Our West Palm Beach residential lease attorneys are… Read More »
How to Stop a Foreclosure Last Minute
Facing an imminent foreclosure sale with no strategy in place can lead to debtors making impulsive decisions and ultimately losing their home. Our West Palm Beach foreclosure attorneys have decades of experience working with clients in need of immediate legal counsel to help navigate and guide them through their foreclosure alternatives. Here are a… Read More »
Florida Laws and Procedures for Foreclosures
Understanding the procedures and laws of Florida foreclosures can be confusing due to the multiple steps and resulting outcomes throughout the process. Our West Palm Beach foreclosure attorneys are here to provide expert insight to help guide those who may be facing such circumstances. Typically, Florida residents sign a promissory note and mortgage if… Read More »
The Basics Behind Legally Valid Contracts
While most contracts are often times filled with legal jargon and complex terminology, the most effective and successful valid agreements are straightforward and simple. There are two requirements that need to be met in order to enter a legitimate contract: both parties signing the commitment must agree with the offer (“mutuality of assent”), and… Read More »
Filing for Bankruptcy in Florida
Filing for bankruptcy can be overwhelming, and knowing the ins and outs of this process in Florida is challenging. There are multiple forms, tests, debt counseling requirements, exemptions, and court proceedings that may be required in order to move forward with a bankruptcy. Our West Palm Beach bankruptcy attorneys are here to help guide… Read More »
Bad Faith Bankruptcy Filing
In order to have debts discharged in bankruptcy, it is required that the Debtor file in good faith. Alternatively, filing in bad faith means that the debtor is applying with the intention to abuse the bankruptcy system and evade his financial obligations. Our West Palm Beach bankruptcy attorneys take legal processes very seriously and… Read More »
