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How Will Bankruptcy Affect My Tax Refund?

The 2018 tax filing season officially begins on January 29, 2018 and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) expects to receive approximately 155 million tax returns this year. Most individuals who are eligible to receive refunds via direct deposit can expect a turnaround time of 21 days with the first direct deposit date of the 2018 tax season expected to be February 12, 2018. For those who have recently filed bankruptcy or who are planning to file bankruptcy in the immediate future, your bankruptcy[...]

Ways to Minimize Pre-Closing Buyer’s Remorse

In spite of all the hard work and stress involved, being a realtor is a highly rewarding career. Helping people find and purchase their dream homes is a good feeling, especially if you are new to the real estate industry. However, there are ups and downs to the real estate industry, with buyer’s remorse being one of the most difficult problems that a real estate agent can encounter. With over half of the home buyers in the United States admitting to having feelings of regret over the house the[...]

Things Every Couple Considering Bankruptcy Should Know

In marriage the vow “for better, for worse” acknowledges that a couple may experience substantial hardships that will test their commitment to each other. One hardship that is unfortunately common is financial difficulty that can seriously impact a family’s entire standard of living. When debts and monetary setbacks become more than a couple can reasonably manage, bankruptcy is often considered. Bankruptcy can allow a couple a chance to start over without substantial debt or give them a ch[...]

Jacksonville Real Estate Attorney

Do you know what can really ruin the ecstatic feeling of closing a deal? Getting sued. You may know a realtor who has been down that road before. You may have even been threatened by a lawsuit yourself. The most common reason that realtors get sued is “misrepresentation.” Just ask this broker who was sued for it in Minnesota last year. The courts ruled in the broker’s favor in this case because he relied on the county government’s description of the property in his listing. This blog wil[...]

Jacksonville Chapter 12 Bankruptcy Lawyer

The American family farmer is at the center of this country’s history and self-image. The independent farmer was the core element of Thomas Jefferson’s vision of democracy. He believed that independence of judgement was a by-product of the self-reliance that farmers exemplified. That vision is still an important part of America’s identity. Just ask any of the artists who performed at Farm Aid 2017. The legal system should be especially responsive to the needs and concerns of America’s fa[...]

Jacksonville Real Estate Lawyer

  As a realtor, is there anything more exciting than seeing your clients lay eyes on the exact property they have been looking for? Maybe it is a newlywed couple who have found their dream home with granite counters, four bedrooms, and great neighborhood schools nearby. Or, maybe it is a pizza-shop owner relocating from some hole-in-the-wall to a corner shop on Elm Street. Whatever the case may be, after the initial thrill of bringing buyers and sellers together comes the technical work of [...]

Florida Student Loan Forgiveness Lawyer

Stop me if you have heard this one before: “Student loans are the only kind of debt that you must always continue to pay, even if you declare bankruptcy.” Odds are, you have heard it before. Heck, it has been at the center of some high profile presidential races recently. As with any exceptionally strong statements that rely on words like “only” or “always,” the cautious observer will remain healthily skeptical until all the facts are in. While it may be true that discharging student[...]

Florida Broker Commission Disputes

Closing a sale. Is there any greater feeling in the world? You have spent your time and energy prepping the house, creating buzz, getting prospective buyers in, negotiating a price, getting the paperwork done. You have poured your blood, sweat, and tears into making the sale. Now, once that is all said and done, is there any feeling worse than not collecting your full commission? Keep reading this blog to learn the rules of the road are in Florida and what steps you should follow in order to col[...]

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Florida

Deciding to declare bankruptcy is never easy. There is a strong connotation associated with the word itself. Still, it may provide some solace to remember that even once-wealthy celebrities have filed for bankruptcy over the years. Just ask Mike Tyson. If used properly, declaring bankruptcy can offer a clean slate. This blog will provide an overview of when you should consider declaring bankruptcy and which steps to follow if you decide to do so. What to Consider The Chapter 7 bankruptcy statute[...]

Bankruptcy Judge Denies Bankruptcy Relief

Bankruptcy Relief Denied Last month a bankruptcy judge in Texas invoked a provision of the bankruptcy code to deny Chapter 13 bankruptcy relief to a man accused of statutory rape. The Bankruptcy Filing Husband and wife, John and Linda Sinclair filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy relief in 2011. Chapter 13 is a reorganization form of bankruptcy. It allows debtors who are earning a living wage to propose and then execute a plan for repaying a specified amount of their debts over a period of years. [...]