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Waiting to File for Bankruptcy Can Be More Damaging

Posted on : July 2, 2018, By:  D.C. Higginbotham
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Many people who end up filing for bankruptcy have put themselves in a much worse financial situation than they would have if they had scheduled a consultation with an attorney. A 2018 law review study found that the longer people wait to file for bankruptcy, the more they struggle. The time that a person waits… Read More »

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Study Shows That the Neighbors of Lottery Winners May Have a Higher Chance of Going Bankrupt

Posted on : June 5, 2018, By:  D.C. Higginbotham
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  No matter how you end up with the financial situation that is causing you to think about bankruptcy, it’s important to retain an attorney right away. Many people experience a sudden job loss or a medical emergency that drains your savings immediately, you should consider talking to a bankruptcy lawyer about your options. While… Read More »

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Unfair Debt Collection Laws in FL

Posted on : May 9, 2018, By:  D.C. Higginbotham
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In the event that you operate a business in Florida, it is extremely valuable to hire the services of a Florida business lawyer as soon as possible. There are many different issues that emerge not just at the founding of your business but also over the duration of the management of your company. The decisions… Read More »

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Estimated Bankruptcies Rise Across 2018

Posted on : April 9, 2018, By:  D.C. Higginbotham
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According to research conducted by the U.S. Trustees Program, it is estimated that more than 733,000 people and businesses will attempt to eliminate or reduce their debt by using bankruptcy. The peak number of filings in recent years occurred in 2010 when there were 1.5 million filings, although in 2017 the estimated numbers for bankruptcy… Read More »

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What Are the Most Common Reasons That People Go Bankrupt?

Posted on : March 6, 2018, By:  D.C. Higginbotham

There are ten major reasons why people may ultimately contemplate filing for bankruptcy in Jacksonville. The support of an experienced Jacksonville bankruptcy lawyer cannot be understated as there will be many complicated issues and pieces of paperwork that need to be completed over the duration of your case. Personal bankruptcy has climbed to an alarming… Read More »

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