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All is not lost when a debtor files Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. On September 22, attorneys Patricia Scott and Scott Chernich presented a webinar titled "Collect Your Money in Bankruptcy: Chapter 7." In addition to teaching the ins and outs of how to collect money and assets in a Chapter 7, they discussed the basics of a Chapter 7, motions for relief from stay, co-debtor stay, non-dischargeable claims, and other topics to efficiently and effectively obtain what is rightfully yours in a bankruptcy.

In Florida, generally the transfer of a mortgage note transfers with it the related mortgage. The mortgage note is regarded as the principal item with the mortgage being regarded as a mere accessory. Hence the adage "the mortgage follows the note."

In Florida, generally the transfer of a mortgage note transfers with it the related mortgage. The mortgage note is regarded as the principal item with the mortgage being regarded as a mere accessory. Hence the adage "the mortgage follows the note."

David Siegel:   Of course, the creditors have an opportunity to show up at this meeting, and witness it, ask a few questions, possibly tell the trustee about something that they may know about the debtor.  For example, if there’s property in Wisconsin that was not disclosed or an old Corvette that miraculously didn’t make the schedules. + Read More

While there are thousands upon thousands of questions pertaining to bankruptcy that I field every year, it seems that I hear three specific questions most often. I want to take the time to share the answer to those questions today. The three questions are: 1) How much is it to file? 2) Will I be+ Read More

Florida law provides for a certain exemption for annuities. Florida Statute section 222.14 provides that "the proceeds of annuity contracts issued to citizens or residents of the state,  upon whatever form, shall not in any case be liable to attachment, garnishment ... or

Florida law provides for a certain exemption for annuities. Florida Statute section 222.14 provides that "the proceeds of annuity contracts issued to citizens or residents of the state,  upon whatever form, shall not in any case be liable to attachment, garnishment ... or