http://www.floridabankruptcyattorneyblog.com/ Published By The Bartlett Law Firm, P. A. en-us 2011-11-20T13:32:50-05:00 http://www.floridabankruptcyattorneyblog.com/2011/11/homestead_exemption.html One of the most important parts of the bankruptcy code involves the homestead exemption. Florida homeowners usually qualify for this exemption, provided they are living in the home as a primary residence. The exemption allows you to keep your home... Philip Bartlett 2011-11-20T13:32:50-05:00 http://www.floridabankruptcyattorneyblog.com/2011/06/americas_ticking_bankruptcy_bo.html Peter Ferrara in a recent foxnews piece indicated that America may be a "ticking bankruptcy bomb". According to Ferrara this is the result of politicans in America failing to adequately represent the American people with responsible policy. He promotes that... Economy Philip Bartlett 2011-06-15T20:07:00-05:00 http://www.floridabankruptcyattorneyblog.com/2011/06/bankruptcy_judge_declares_defe.html Just to demonstrate the power that even bankruptcy judges have to decide national policy (at least until it is appealed), a bankruptcy judge in the Central District of California has gone too far so as to declare the Defense of... Bankruptcy Discussion Philip Bartlett 2011-06-15T19:53:53-05:00 http://www.floridabankruptcyattorneyblog.com/2011/06/eu_sovereign_debt_crisis_affec.html In our new modern interconnected world the power of a unique American fiscal and montary policy to influence the direction of our local economy here in Orlando and the rest of Florida becomes ever more tenuous. With Wall Street now... Philip Bartlett 2011-06-09T18:09:58-05:00 http://www.floridabankruptcyattorneyblog.com/2011/06/the_mortgage_debt_forgiveness.html What is this you may be asking yourself, and more importantly how can you still take advantage of it? This Act is important to homeowners throughout Orlando, who are facing mortgages where their home is worth less than the principal... Foreclosure Defense Philip Bartlett 2011-06-07T10:56:27-05:00 http://www.floridabankruptcyattorneyblog.com/2011/06/bankruptcy_can_improve_your_cr.html Did you know that bankruptcy can actually improve your credit score? Believe it or not, it can. This is definitely true especially in the Orlando area where many houses are underwater, and debtors have often already defaulted on their home... Personal Finances Philip Bartlett 2011-06-06T20:32:50-05:00 http://www.floridabankruptcyattorneyblog.com/2010/09/credit_during_and_after_bankru.html Many people are concerned with how bankruptcy will affect their credit. We are often asked this question during our initial consultation with prospective clients. Often those who are thinking of bankruptcy have already missed many payments to more than one... Bankruptcy Discussion Philip Bartlett 2010-09-01T12:04:01-05:00 http://www.floridabankruptcyattorneyblog.com/2010/07/mirabilis_tax_fraud_and_bankru.html A company in Orlando, Mirabilis Ventures, Inc., pulled off one of the biggest payroll tax frauds in United States history. As a result of the scheme the company was forced to file bankruptcy in 2008. The battle is now being... Philip Bartlett 2010-07-07T06:59:59-05:00 http://www.floridabankruptcyattorneyblog.com/2010/07/road_signs_litter_orlando_stre.html Moving around Orlando, residents will likely have noticed an increase in the road signs offering services such as lawn care and maintenance, and homes for sale. Included among the signs are often advertisements for legal work. These road signs often... Philip Bartlett 2010-07-06T15:11:32-05:00 http://www.floridabankruptcyattorneyblog.com/2010/07/bankruptcy_and_dissolution_tro.html Retail establishments that specialize in video rentals and sales, as well as CD sales and rentals continue to be beat hard by a combination of recession and technological advancement. As more and more people in every generation continue to grow... Philip Bartlett 2010-07-02T13:49:57-05:00