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Is it still cheaper to keep her? Alimony Reform in Florida
The phrase “it’s cheaper to keep her” is often a reference to permanent alimony. Many people in Florida, primarily men, face the possibility of paying a large portion of their income to their spouse for the rest of their lives, … Continue reading
Clara White Mission
Attorney Nancy Adair Cleaveland organized the Florida Family Law American Inn of Court community-service outreach project with the Clara White Mission in downtown Jacksonville. The Clara White Mission works to reduce homelessness through job training, helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency. … Continue reading
Posted in Community Involvement
Sanctuary! When someone runs to the courthouse for an injunction or an order of protection…
Temporary injunctions (or orders of protection) can become permanent in one short hearing before a judge. The petitioner is normally the person who files, and who is seeking protection from alleged domestic violence or stalking. The respondent (also known as … Continue reading
722 Redemption: A Valuable Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Tool
Many times consumers are overwhelmed with car loans in which they owe more than the actual value of the car. One benefit of a chapter 7 bankruptcy is Section 722 of the United States Bankruptcy Code which offers consumers an … Continue reading
The Jurisdictional Limits in a Chapter 13
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the only chapter of bankruptcy that has limits on the amount of debt an individual can have to qualify. Section 109(e) of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code establishes specific debt limits and limits chapter 13 bankruptcy to … Continue reading
Posted in Bankruptcy, Debt
Tagged Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Debt, Jacksonville Bankruptcy Attorney, Orlando Bankruptcy Attorney
The New Florida Foreclosure Bill and How It Affects Homeowners
In response to the increasing number of foreclosures filed in the state of Florida, state legislators have been working toward significantly reducing how long the foreclosure process lasts. This process often took several years to complete, resulting in either a … Continue reading
Protecting Your Retirement Accounts in a Bankruptcy
There is a common misconception among many individuals that are considering filing bankruptcy. Many people are under the impression that they will lose all or a portion of the money in their retirement accounts once they file a bankruptcy. This … Continue reading
Wage Garnishment – One of the Many Consequences of a Money Judgment
Wage garnishment is one of the most common ways in which creditors collect from individuals in the State of Florida. When the creditor files a lawsuit against an individual, one of the unfortunate outcomes can be the entry of a … Continue reading
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Can Save Your Home from Foreclosure
A chapter 13 bankruptcy is typically a repayment plan; however, a chapter 13 bankruptcy offers many options that a chapter 7 bankruptcy does not. One of those options is saving a home from foreclosure. In a chapter 7 bankruptcy, the … Continue reading
Posted in Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense
Tagged Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Mortgage Modification, Save Home
Court Upholds Majority Timesharing for Father Due to Mother’s Past Behavior
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals for Florida upheld a paternity action which granted majority timesharing for a Flagler County dad due to a culmination of factors relating to the mother of the child’s behavior. The Petitioner, Rachell Neuman, and … Continue reading
Posted in Family Law
Tagged Child Custody, Divorce, Paternity, Timesharing