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What Are the Most Common Reasons That People Go Bankrupt?

Posted on : March 6, 2018, By:  Douglas 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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Study Finds That New Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Laws Are More Lenient

Posted on : February 6, 2018, By:  Douglas Higginbotham
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It used to be the case that some consumers felt as though it was too hard to file for bankruptcy. They’d hold off on getting the support they needed with a fresh start because of the perception that they wouldn’t get their case dismissed and would then be responsible for dealing with all their debts.… Read More »

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Bankruptcy Study Shows Truth of Statistics

Posted on : January 4, 2018, By:  Douglas Higginbotham
study questions stigma of bankruptcy

Sadly, there is a stigma surrounding bankruptcy. Someone who legitimately needs help and a fresh start might be closed off from going down that road because other people in their personal life perceive bankruptcy to be the route pursued by the careless. The truth is that anyone might find themselves in a major financial situation… Read More »

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Studies Show That U.S. Consumers Added $33 Billion in Credit Card Debt in One Quarter of 2017

Posted on : December 4, 2017, By:  Douglas Higginbotham
if you want to file for bankrutpcy, you need a lawyer who cares

Are you thinking about filing for bankruptcy? It turns out there’s never a right time to consider moving forward with your petition, but that recent data shows Americans are choosing to use the relief provided by bankruptcy more than in recent months. It’s important that if you’re thinking about bankruptcy that you first set up… Read More »

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Can All of My Medical Bills Be Eliminated in Bankruptcy?

Posted on : November 12, 2017, By:  Douglas Higginbotham
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One of the most common reasons people schedule a consultation with a bankruptcy lawyer and initiate a petition is due to medical debts. If you want to eliminate medical bills bankruptcy, it’s important to understand how your debts are categorized when you file. Certain debts receive priority treatment and cannot be eliminated through bankruptcy, such… Read More »

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