Monthly Archives: November 2025
Can I Pay Off Alimony Over Time in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Case?
If you are considering a bankruptcy filing that involves debt for family support of any kind, it is essential to know that this type of debt — meaning alimony and child support — cannot be discharged in a bankruptcy case. Accordingly, if you were considering a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing in order to have… Read More »
What is a Bankruptcy Adversary Proceeding?
If you are planning to file for bankruptcy and to seek a discharge of your student loan debt, or if you suspect one or more creditors might contest a discharge of certain debts you currently hold, it is essential to learn more about what an adversary proceeding involves and how it functions in a… Read More »
Can a Creditor Prevent My Debt from Being Discharged?
Are you planning to file for individual bankruptcy and anticipating that the majority of your debts will be discharged? In Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases in particular, debtors are counting on the discharge of eligible debts. Debtors also may be anticipating that certain debts will be discharged at the end of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy… Read More »
Should I Plan to Use Florida’s Homestead Exemption?
Are you considering a personal bankruptcy filing in South Florida and wondering if it makes sense for you to claim certain exemptions? The homestead exemption in Florida, which is available under the Florida Statutes, is among the most generous homestead exemptions in the country. For homeowners who are filing for bankruptcy and have a… Read More »
What Are My Options If I Cannot Pass the Means Test?
Are you currently considering a bankruptcy filing in South Florida but unsure about your ability to pass the “means test”? If so, it is important to understand whether the means test is even applicable to your bankruptcy plans, and if so, what your options might be if you cannot pass the means test. In… Read More »
