Articles from St. Petersburg Bankruptcy Law Blog

No one enjoys receiving calls from debt collectors. While some collectors are professional, many can be rude, aggressive, and difficult to work with. Thus, many people are immediately suspicious of anything a debt collector might tell them or any action they may attempt to convince a person to take. In some instances, this suspicion is well-founded. At least some debt collectors violate the rules and regulations set forth by the Federal Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and other relevant laws. 

Many people are aware that Chapter 7 bankruptcy is one of the fastest and most efficient means to eliminate most types of unsecured debts. Secured debts can include credit card bills, hospital bills, store charge card bills, doctor’s bills, and basically, all other debts that are not secured debts. Secured debts are debts where the creditor’s interest is protected and strengthen by the property.

PInellas County authorities have charged a local doctor with writing fraudulent prescriptions so she could obtain controlled substances.

Victims of domestic violence will have a new place to go to feel safe. Construction recently began on a new facility in Pinellas County for women who are victims of domestic violence.