There are Florida statutes about how this is handled for which you can do an Internet search. They exist because of the concerns you raised. Once...

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Planning on filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy but need to protect my spouse's assets.

As the other attorneys have advised, you should not try to handle this on your own. Hire a qualified bankruptcy attorney in your area to help.

My wife has given me all the furniture in the home . What forms do i need for her to sign to cover my self legally

You need to execute a marital settlement agreement (and, if children, a parenting plan) to cover all property, support, debt, and parenting issues....

Is social security income exempt in a chapter 7 bankruptcy filing ?

There is an exemption for social security. The trustee can check bank statements. Some do, some don't; some more, some less. You'll have to wait...

Can husband gift half of property via quitclaim deed without wifes signature on property owned by both, husband and wife?

From what you state I gather that the property is marital property acquired during the marriage and that your husband has not yet prepared and...

You have to be an authorized claimant/survivor under applicable statutes for wrongful death resulting from medical negligence and we see no way the...

I had to file bankruptcy in 2009. I surrendered my home at that time. The home has now been sitting empty for five years. My

First, consult your attorney if he/she is still employed. Otherwise, for general information please read our Blogs on our website on this issue by...

If I decide to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the state of Florida, will I be able to keep my vehicle?

If you mean by "debt" that the car is secured and the balance due on the car is more than it is worth based upon the guidelines the Trustee uses,...

This is no simple matter. You do not say if there is homestead property involved. This is subject to different rules. If is also very important...

Treasury dept sent me a letter that says I owe them $4,250,577,03

This sounds like one of those "Believe-it-or-not" mistakes. Under the circumstances, I gather you are elderly and of very little means. If I were...