The means test in Chapter 7 bankruptcy only applies to higher income bankruptcy petitioners. According to bankruptcy law, this means test is only for those whose income is higher than the Florida median according to family size. The means test applies for filers whose debt is primarily consumer debt. If your debt is primarily “business” […]
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Last night, investigative reporter Mike Deeson provided the public with his findings concerning the police training program at St. Petersburg College. During his report, he uncovered three other trainees who suffered injuries similar to my client Kathleen DeNardi. The report didn’t prove anything one way or the other in a conclusive fashion. However, I’ve been
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The decision to file a divorce petition in Florida is a big step but it’s not the last difficult decision you’ll have to make. In fact, it’s just the beginning. However, an experienced Florida divorce lawyer can guide you through the unchartered and sometimes choppy waters. In Florida, there is an entire statute (Chapter 61)
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File this post under obvious, or at least I hope it would be obvious. But in today’s world, it’s worth repeating. It’s not a sexist issue but a moral one. In fact, I would say violence per se should only be used as a last resort in self defense. Even former UFC champ Ronda Rousey
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Bankruptcy can be a difficult decision for most of us. There are financial and emotional factors to be considered and resolved before taking the plunge. Many people considering bankruptcy face unwelcome emotions of failure and despair. They may even be ridden with guilt. These emotional issues should be confronted and resolved before embarking on the
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Once you’ve decided to get a divorce and begin legal proceedings there are emotional and financial pitfalls that you will want to avoid. If you’re aware of these danger zones before you begin the process, the more likely you are to avoid them during the divorce process. While there are many pitfalls I could mention
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411 Pain and 1-800-ASK-GARY are two of the most recognizable lawyer referral services in the Tampa Bay area. They run ads on television all day long promising help after a car accident. What they don’t tell you is that they are also a medical referral service made up of primarily chiropractors who pay these companies
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In my last post, I wrote about 7 things you should do after a car accident. In this post, I want to discuss the five things you should never do after a car crash. They are just as important as the things you should do and both should be read carefully since the could have
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You can’t plan for a car accident. They just happen. Depending upon the severity of the crash, it may be a life-changing event or an annoyance. In every instance, car accidents have financial, medical, and legal consequences. While you can’t plan for an accident, you surely should prepare for one. Preparation means you know what
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In Florida, if you are stopped and arrested for DUI, you will have to submit to a sobriety test, unless you are willing to forfeit your driver’s license for a year. A police officer may perform this test in one of three ways, a blood test, a urine test, or a breathalyzer. While the blood
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