Can a Florida court garnish assets outside Florida?

I am licensed to practice law in Florida, only, and as a result can not give advise as to the laws of other jurisdictions, both within the US and...

I am owed $800 from a person who defrauded me out of the money by deceit. She has now declared bankruptcy. How can I proceed?

I agree with my colleague's answers, but want to make this observation: even if you were to have the debt declared to be non-dischargeable due to...

How do I check if the summon is legit , i live in miami

One final step I would take is to call the Clerk's office and give them your name--just in case you did not use their on-line website inquiry page...

Getting out of paying debt collection fee?

Your legal obligation to pay the collection fee will depend upon the existence, or not, of written agreements you had with the university. If you...

The law firm is a debt collector and as a result must send the same identical language that any collection agency would. You can send the...

What can I do about losing money invested in a real estate deal now filing for bankruptcy?

While there may be tax benefits to be derived from your loss, I think you would prefer to have payment of money. With that in mind, you should...

Will I loose my vehicle if chap 7 bk filed with reaffirmation papers but nothing signed from loan company before bk discharged?

The closing of the bankruptcy case means that the automatic stay is no longer in effect, and a secured creditor can pursue its remedies to obtain...

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Are we still responsible for hoa dues after homes are sold.

HOA assessments which accrue after the filing of a bankruptcy are not discharged, only those which accrued prior. As a result, liens imposed...

Can our landlord give us a 3 day eviction notice after filing chapter 7 bankruptcy. We are moving out in 10 days and rent is due

Attorney Harkess correctly pointed out that the 3-day notice is just the beginning of the eviction process. The 3 days is for you to pay the...

Bank foreclosed and scheduled sale date, what happens when the bank is acquired by a different bank?

BAC Home Loans is now the real party in interest, and can be substituted for Countrywide as the party Plaintiff. BAC need not start up the process...