My husband owes $75K in cc debt. Am I responsible and if he passes before paid, will I lose our home

To supplement my colleague's response, Florida's homestead provision also provides that the primary residence of a decedent is not part of the...

How does an insurance claim affect a Chapter 7 filing?

When a Florida resident files for bankruptcy relief under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code, and that person has resided in Florida for more than 2...

There are two questions here: 1) can the CA judgment be domesticated in NV if more than 6 years have passed from its entry; and 2) whether you...

How long does a boat mechanic have to file a lien on a boat that the owner has not paid for services?

There may very well be a provision under Admiralty law, but Florida's Chapter 713 Florida Statutes also contains provisions for the imposition of a...

Hello, whom do i pay rent when my landlord is in foreclosure, and decided to declare bankruptcy during the same time?

Until the property is sold through the foreclosure process, you have a contractual obligation to pay the rent money to the landlord. It may be...

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I am renting a house in Margate, Florida, and yesterday a received a copy of paper of forthclosure

My colleague's answer is accurate, but in my opinion not complete. He is correct on the law, you can be evicted for non-payment of rent. I have...

Casn you help us with advice?

With all due respect, I am not certain that I know what type of help you are seeking, and suggest you supplement your question to be more...

I was just foreclosed on but I received no notice of a court hearing date or sale date. Should I have been notified in writing?

A call or visit to the Clerk's office will get a live person to assist, or taking a look at their website, will enable you to look at the Clerk's...

Does it matter what district court a summons & complaint for an unsecured debt is filed?

Yes, it does make a difference. IF the debt is a consumer debt--one that was incurred for primarily personal, family or household purpose--then...

Do I need to supply a date of debt on Sch F for chpt 7?

My colleague's approach is sound. My practice is different, I will put a range of dates by looking on the credit report to see when the account...