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Month: October 2023

Switching to a Different Type of Bankruptcy

The type of bankruptcy you choose to file has a significant impact on your case - it affects not only what kind of property you will be able to hold onto but also how many payments you will be making and for how long. One question that we, as Jacksonville, Florida bankruptcy attorneys, will sometimes receive is: Is it possible to switch between the different types of bankruptcies if your circumstances change? While the process of switching between types of bankruptcies can be complicated, it[...]

Addressing A Default Judgment Through Bankruptcy

If you are in debt, creditors can take legal action against you to recover what you owe. If they file a lawsuit and obtain a judgment against you, they can then take action to enforce that judgment and seize any non-exempt property. In this capacity, if you fail to respond to the lawsuit(s) filed against you by the creditor(s), the court can enter into a default judgment or a money judgment for the amount owed plus other costs, and this can absolutely affect your credit score. If this occurs,[...]