http://www.floridabankruptcyattorneyblog.com/ Published By The Bartlett Law Firm, P. A. en-us 2010-01-17T16:31:18-05:00 http://www.floridabankruptcyattorneyblog.com/2010/01/bankruptcy_filings_in_orlando.html Happy New Year from The Bartlett Law Firm, P.A. in Orlando, FL. Bankruptcy filings in 2009 for the Orlando area increased to about 20,000 filings. This is a substantial increase from only around 12,000 one year earlier. It is clear... Philip Bartlett 2010-01-17T16:31:18-05:00 http://www.floridabankruptcyattorneyblog.com/2009/10/gm_bankruptcy_moving_ahead.html The judge of the General Motors bankruptcy noted today that the officers of the company were now spending more time on focusing on consumer needs, rather than in bankruptcy efforts, and efforts at Chapter 11 reorganization. This likely represents a... Chapter 11 Philip Bartlett 2009-10-08T00:57:27-05:00 http://www.floridabankruptcyattorneyblog.com/2009/10/many_hope_student_loans_will_b.html As the recession continues and more people are being saddled with significant debt burdens and increasing rates of default, the question continues to arise whether student loans should be discharged in bankruptcy. Prior to amendments a few years ago, it... Bankruptcy Discussion Philip Bartlett 2009-10-06T16:39:02-05:00 http://www.floridabankruptcyattorneyblog.com/2009/10/unemployment_increases_more_th.html The Bureau of Labor Statistics released a larger than expected increase in the rolls of the unemployed, and the total rate of the unemployed now stands at 9.8%. This kind of activity will cause the economy to only slowly pull... Economy Philip Bartlett 2009-10-02T12:29:29-05:00 http://www.floridabankruptcyattorneyblog.com/2009/10/the_automatic_stay.html When you file a bankruptcy the Court imposes an automatic stay on all actions against you, with certain exceptions. Any one who has what is called a claim, or cause of action for damages, can no longer pursue you for... Bankruptcy Discussion Philip Bartlett 2009-10-01T15:18:21-05:00 http://www.floridabankruptcyattorneyblog.com/2009/04/chrysler_declaring_bankruptcy.html Economic indicators appear to be mixed at this time, and the direction of the economy remains uncertain. In the midst of this uncertainty, Chrysler appears to be about to declare bankruptcy. It will be interesting to see what plan Chrysler... Bankruptcy Discussion Philip Bartlett 2009-04-30T11:40:41-05:00 http://www.floridabankruptcyattorneyblog.com/2009/04/cramming_down_second_mortgages.html The promise of a bill to handle delinquent first mortgages through the bankruptcy process died a quiet death. Meanwhile, the government appears to be relying more on the regulatory mechanism to handle the economic malaise that has swept the country... Bankruptcy Discussion Philip Bartlett 2009-04-20T11:04:39-05:00 http://www.floridabankruptcyattorneyblog.com/2009/01/cost_of_economic_recovery_2_tr.html The cost of economic recovery, beyond the solution of bankruptcy, is beginning to impact the national deficit in a large and burdensome way. Already many experts have become concerned that the ballooning national deficit could render both the dollar and... Philip Bartlett 2009-01-08T10:08:18-05:00 http://www.floridabankruptcyattorneyblog.com/2009/01/for_protecting_your_home_chapt.html Depending upon the jurisdiction in Florida or elsewhere, it may be better for a client to declare either a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 for a client to protect his home. For those behind on their payments, a Chapter 13... Bankruptcy Discussion Philip Bartlett 2009-01-02T11:12:33-05:00 http://www.floridabankruptcyattorneyblog.com/2008/12/fed_reduces_lending_rate_betwe.html The Federal Reserve has reduced the Lending Rate between banks to a level that is actually 0 percent. This should give everyone pause on the seriousness of the present state of our economy. It would appear that any additional economic... Philip Bartlett 2008-12-17T12:44:12-05:00