A Chapter 12 bankruptcy can give many struggling farmers a chance to reorganize their debts, as well as have some additional time to bring them under control. If you decide to file for Chapter 12, you will need to file with your petition for bankruptcy the following...
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How rising bankruptcies may affect Florida business owners
By most measures, the Tampa Bay area’s economy is healthy and growing. The housing market remains strong, jobs continue to grow and hotels have seen record-setting numbers in the first quarter of 2019. However, despite these signs of economic prosperity, there has...
Preserving your hotel or restaurant with Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Hotels and restaurants form the backbone of Florida's tourism industry. However, whether due to competitive markets, rising costs, a dependence on seasonal profits, effects of severe weather or more, Tampa business owners can find themselves managing an insurmountable...
What is an ‘automatic stay’ in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy?
One benefit to debtors who file a Chapter 11 bankruptcy is the automatic stay. This procedure temporarily halts all collection activities, including repossessions, foreclosures and judgments. The automatic stay takes effect upon the filing of the bankruptcy petition...
How do I know if it’s time to file for bankruptcy?
If you are struggling to pay your bills, your head may be swimming with potential solutions to your insolvency problem. It's a good idea to try to resolve your debt delinquencies. However, "solutions" can cost you money and offer very few real routes out of debt....
Should you try to negotiate your debts?
When you get behind on your bills, it can be a scary experience. Creditors blow up your phone with calls and your mailbox is stuffed with dunning letters seeking payment. You might also receive letters from companies offering to negotiate longer terms or a lower...
Could you face allegations of bankruptcy fraud?
Bankruptcy fraud allegations are very serious. Not only can false or misleading statements cause your debts not to be discharged, but you could wind up doing a stint in federal prison if you are convicted on the charge. Bankruptcy fraud can take many forms. Some of...
Can you file for Chapter 12 bankruptcy in Florida?
One of the lesser-used procedures for filing for bankruptcy is Chapter 12. It was created by Congress to respond to the debt needs of family farmers and is quite similar to filing for Chapter 13 debt reorganization. In fact, one of the similarities is that the debtor...
New rules proposed for debt collections
Are you inundated by calls from debt collectors? Their efforts may be about to expand to other methods of communication if new rule proposals are implemented. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has proposed changing the rules for contacting debtors. To...
How do I tell if filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy is wise?
Depending on the type of business you operate here in Florida, your profits may be cyclical. Often, the profits made during the summer months at the height of the tourist season must carry the business through the leaner seasons. That can be a tough go for some owners...