Monthly Archives: September 2019
How to Stop Your New Job from Garnishing Your Wages
Starting a new job is an exciting adventure. The opportunity for better pay, a chance to gain new skills, and the possibility of networking with different people is a wonderful feeling. That’s until your wages are garnished at your new job, leaving you with less pay than you had planned to receive. With help… Read More »
The Florida Foreclosure Process Timeline
Foreclosure is a legal process where the bank or lender terminates the mortgage due to non-payment. Fortunately, for the homeowner, foreclosure is not immediate. There’s usually no packing up and moving out of the home right away because the foreclosure process can take months. Our West Palm Beach foreclosure attorneys provide a short version… Read More »
What West Palm Beach Business Owners Should Know About Arbitration
If you have had experience with a legal matter such as divorce, you may be familiar with the term mediation. Mediation is a process where a mediator helps parties resolve issues and reach an agreement. Another form of dispute resolution is Arbitration. Arbitration is similar to mediation, but the arbitration process is the pathway… Read More »
Deciding Which Business Formation is Best For You
Entering the world of entrepreneurship and forming your own business can be a rewarding endeavor. Starting a business is almost as exciting as owning a home and some feel that entrepreneurship, much like homeownership is the American dream. But starting a business is more than using your talents and gifts to provide a product… Read More »
A Florida Corporation Must Do: Meeting Minutes and Annual Reports
After filing the articles of incorporation to form a corporation in the State of Florida, there are several responsibilities the corporation owes to the state. The corporation holds that responsibility the day the corporation pays the fee and the articles of incorporation are officially on file with the Florida Department of State. One of… Read More »
Failure to Fulfill Fiduciary Obligation Can Result in Breach of Contract
Breach of contracts happen in personal life as well as in business. When a party fails to uphold their end of an agreement a breach of contract occurs. This is also the case for when a business is formed with a partner. In a partnership, both parties have a fiduciary duty as they rely… Read More »
Is Bankruptcy the Cure for Outstanding Student Loans?
Many Florida college students face the same problem long after graduation – student loans. When the bills begin to pile up, it can feel like you’re drowning in student loan debt. For many, the thought of filing bankruptcy to help alleviate the pressure of these debts seems like a good solution. But is it?… Read More »
Are All Taxes Forgiven During Bankruptcy in Florida?
Bankruptcy is designed to help people who find themselves under a vast amount of debt a way to get back on their feet and start over financially. This happens by discharging the debts they owe so that they no longer have a legal obligation to pay them. During this process, though, there are some… Read More »
How Filing Bankruptcy in Florida Can Stop Wage Garnishment
Wage garnishments can make it very difficult to maintain a budget and effectively calculate your living expenses from month to month. In most cases, wage garnishment can last until a particular debt is repaid to a creditor. These debts can include child support, student loans, or any other debts that have been the subject… Read More »
Facing A Medical Debt Lawsuit in Florida? Here’s How To Prepare
If you’re facing a lawsuit in Florida because of outstanding medical debt, it can feel like the odds are against you. In most cases, when a person is being sued by a debt collector it’s because they can’t afford to pay the outstanding bills they’ve accrued. When the creditor finally files a lawsuit against… Read More »