You work hard to make your trucking company successful. Over the years, you've learned to control many small problems that threaten your success. But you may struggle to control larger issues like a downturned economy or high insurance rates. When these problems put...
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Year: 2019
Farm bankruptcies are at their highest since 2011
Is your farm mired in debt and getting little relief? According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, the nation’s largest farm advocacy group, many farmers are struggling this year. Between January and September, 580 farmers filed Chapter 12 bankruptcy. That’s up...
Will I have to close my business if I file for bankruptcy?
When your small Florida business falls on hard times, you can struggle to pay off all your debts. Between vendors, suppliers, your employees and the IRS, you can end up with multiple unpaid bills that affect your business. When you reach this state, you may consider...
Why filing for Chapter 13 is more beneficial than Chapter 7
So you finally bit the financial bullet and decided to file for bankruptcy. You may have initially intended to file for Chapter 7 and then learned that you likely wouldn't qualify. Congratulations. You have sufficient resources and earning power that while you are...
Can Chapter 11 Bankruptcy benefit struggling trucking companies?
There are semi-trucks on the highway or freeway every day, so does it come as a surprise to hear the trucking industry is suffering? When these trucks go “too” slow, you may think they’re a nuisance, but you should consider the people behind the wheel. Many truck...
Review your options for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy
If you're a South Florida business owner who is struggling to keep your company solvent and your doors open, it can be quite frustrating to juggle bills every month and never manage to pay them all. In fact, you might even worry whether you will be able to continue...
Why is Chapter 13 known as a ‘wage-earner’s’ bankruptcy?
When Tampa debtors filing for bankruptcy have significant assets or income, they are ineligible for filing under Chapter 7, which is a total liquidation. While that might sound like a good deal, it also means that any non-exempt assets can be sold off to pay your...
Is your farm at risk from your unpaid debts?
Some Florida farms have been in the same families for generations. Your grandparents or even great-grandparents may have tilled the same soil planting crops as you now do. But that doesn't mean that everything has stayed the same over the years and the generations. In...
Will I have to liquidate assets under Chapter 11?
Small business owners with a lot of debt may decide to seek relief through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy. In some cases, it might be possible to continue operating your business during the pendency of your proceedings. Filing for Chapter 11 allows business owners to...
We help clients seeking alternatives to Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Have your bills eclipsed your paycheck by a few zeroes? Or maybe your business is going through a bad cycle -- or three. It's easy to get caught up in the cycle of paying overdraft and late fees until you are no longer even paying down the principal of your debt. We...