Monthly Archives: August 2023

Fact Sheet: New Process for Student Loan Bankruptcy Discharges
There is a new process for the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Education (DOE) to consider student loan bankruptcy discharge cases. In the event you have not already heard about the announcement from the DOJ back in November, now is a particularly good time to learn about the new process since student… Read More »

Answers to Common Personal Bankruptcy Questions
When you are considering personal bankruptcy, you are likely to have a wide range of questions. In some cases, it might be relatively easy to find a quick answer with some searching on the internet, but for many inquiries about the bankruptcy process, there are many myths circulating, and clear answers can be difficult… Read More »

Answers to Common Business Bankruptcy Questions
When businesses struggle financially, many business owners consider the possibility of bankruptcy. Given that there is often significant news coverage about store closures and company bankruptcies in Florida and throughout the country, and since there are so many different types of business bankruptcy, it can be difficult to know what information is applicable to… Read More »

What is the Difference Between a Bankruptcy Discharge and Debt Cancellation?
Anyone in South Florida who is struggling with debt should understand the difference between the discharge of debt that occurs in a bankruptcy case and the cancellation of debt that can happen outside a bankruptcy case. Depending upon your circumstances, it may be possible to have a lender agree to cancel certain debts you… Read More »

How Much Will My Chapter 13 Payments Cost?
If you are planning to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in West Palm Beach or elsewhere in South Florida, you most likely have a question on your mind that all debtors in your position are thinking about: how much will my Chapter 13 monthly payment be? Calculating a Chapter 13 monthly payment is complicated,… Read More »

What Are Bankruptcy Schedules?
Are you currently considering bankruptcy? Have you started to conduct some initial research into the bankruptcy process? If so, you have likely come across a wide range of terms that are important to know and to understand in relation to bankruptcy proceedings in South Florida. In conducting your own research into the bankruptcy process… Read More »

Learning the Basics of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Anyone with a business struggling to pay its debts, but where there are plans to make the business more profitable or sustainable in the future, may be considering the possibility of Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It is important to understand that Chapter 11 bankruptcy is a type of reorganization bankruptcy, which is distinct from liquidation… Read More »

Quick Information About Bankruptcy Schedules
Whether you are planning to file for bankruptcy or you are simply seeking additional information about the bankruptcy process, it is essential to learn more about the type of information that you will be required to supply to the bankruptcy court in addition to your initial bankruptcy petition. One important set of documents that… Read More »

Common Bankruptcy Concerns for Businesses
Any business owner who has concerns about the financial viability of the business, or worries about repaying debts in the shorter term until business picks up, may be looking into business bankruptcy options. Our West Palm Beach bankruptcy attorneys know that you are likely to have a wide range of questions, and that you… Read More »

Common Bankruptcy Concerns for Individual Filers
Recently, data suggests that consumer bankruptcy filings have risen across the country. According to the U.S. Courts, between 2005 and 2021, there were just over 15 million non-business bankruptcy filings, with about 10 million Chapter 7 consumer filings and about 5 million Chapter 13 filings. The American Bankruptcy Institute shows that personal bankruptcy filings… Read More »