Category Archives: Bankruptcy Attorneys
Is My Business at Risk of an Involuntary Bankruptcy?
Is your South Florida business going through a significant financial downturn? If your business’s financial difficulties have resulted in delinquencies or default on payments with creditors, you may be concerned about the potential actions that your creditors or debt collectors could take against you or your business, depending on the structure of the business… Read More »
What is the “Equal Treatment” Rule in a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy?
A recent bankruptcy case from September 2025, concerning the “equal treatment” rule, has been receiving significant attention among those who handle Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases and those who could be impacted by trending court decisions on the issue. If your business has been considering a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, it will be important to… Read More »
Steps to Discharge Credit Card Debt in Bankruptcy
If you have been considering a personal bankruptcy filing, whether under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, you may be among the record-setting and growing number of Americans who are “unable to pay off their monthly credit card bills,” according to a recent report from CBS News and MoneyWatch. Indeed, data suggests that about 50… Read More »
Filing for Bankruptcy When You Are on Federal Disability
Are you currently receiving disability benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program? If you are receiving SSDI payments but also struggling with debt, you may be wondering about your options for filing for personal bankruptcy. Many SSDI recipients receive inaccurate information about the relationship between bankruptcy and federal disability payments, or they… Read More »
Is Personal Bankruptcy a Form of Consumer Bankruptcy?
Types of bankruptcies are often discussed in terms of consumer and business or corporate bankruptcy proceedings. At the same time, many bankruptcy filings are also described as “personal” bankruptcy filings. Is personal bankruptcy a form of consumer bankruptcy, or is it something distinct? In short, personal bankruptcy is another term that is often used… Read More »
Younger Adults Are Filing for Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy filers are often presumed to be middle-age or older adults who have spent a significant number of years incurring debt and struggling to get back on track financially. Yet young people also file for bankruptcy, and according to a recent report in Business Insider, even more younger Millennials and Gen Z adults are… Read More »
How Long Does Personal Bankruptcy Remain on a Credit Report?
If you are considering a personal bankruptcy filing in South Florida, you may be wondering: how long will the bankruptcy show up on my credit report? Many debtors have heard common myths and misconceptions about individual bankruptcy filings, including that the bankruptcy case will be on their credit reports forever or that they will… Read More »
How Will a Bankruptcy Filing Impact My Mortgage?
Are you considering a consumer bankruptcy filing as an individual or with your spouse, but wondering how the filing will impact your current mortgage? The answer to that question will depend on a number of factors, including the type of bankruptcy you are filing for and how much equity is currently in your home…. Read More »
When an Individual Should File for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 bankruptcy is typically a type of bankruptcy that is filed by businesses in Florida. Yet there are certain cases in which an individual files for this type of bankruptcy. If you are considering personal bankruptcy either — filing either individually or jointly with your spouse — when should you be considering Chapter… Read More »
Filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy to Stop a Lawsuit
Have you recently received notice of a civil lawsuit against you that was filed by a creditor or debt collector in an attempt to recover debt you owe? Creditors and debt collectors can file lawsuits against debtors when they are in default, and even when they are delinquent on debts in some circumstances. Under… Read More »
