Family Law
Can a spouse make you liable for debt?
Determining whether or not you are liable for your spouse’s debts begins with finding out what property law your state
Eric Gros-Dubois June 1, 2021
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Homestead Exemption
Can Foreign Non-Resident Investors Claim Florida Homestead Exemption?
The traditional rule is all individuals living in Florida with temporary visas may not be eligible to claim the Florida homestead exemption because their residency is based on a durational, temporary period. However, in 2012, the Florida Supreme Court put this constitutional issue before them in Garcia v. Andonie
Eric Gros-Dubois April 22, 2020
Bankruptcy
How Do I File for Bankruptcy?
What Happens If I Declare Bankruptcy? Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code are aimed at relieving an
Eric Gros-Dubois April 8, 2020
Estate Planning
Probate Assets vs. Non-Probate Assets
Probate is the process after a person passes or becomes disabled; their assets are put on hold until the will is validated, any remaining debt is paid off, and the beneficiaries of the will are identified. Probate can be a long and stressful process, especially after such a difficult time. Non-probate assets avoid this long, costly process and pass directly to a decedent’s heirs.
Kathrine Karimi December 31, 2019
Civil Litigation
Who Can Report You to the Credit Bureaus?
Credit report files contain information about a person’s financial debt, including account numbers for current and past debts, loan types and terms and payment history. When a person defaults on loan payments, the creditor may decide to send a report of the late payment(s) to the credit bureaus so that it will be reflected in the customer’s credit file.
Oscar Gomez December 9, 2019
Business Law
What is a Security Interest?
A security interest occurs when a debtor, which can be a person or business, borrows money from a creditor or more specifically a secured party and they agree to execute a security agreement. In the event the debtor defaults by not paying back the loan or by violating a provision in the agreement, the secured party can seize the collateral and may sell it to satisfy the debt.
Eric Gros-Dubois May 6, 2019
What is Slander of Credit?
The saying used to go, “A man’s only as good as his word.” However, these days, according to banks and
Eric Gros-Dubois October 27, 2018
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