When an individual or family sits down to consider bankruptcy as an option to stop a financial downward spiral, that individual or family may not be fully aware of how a bankruptcy filing will impact the home foreclosure process. The thought of home foreclosure under any circumstances can be a frightening prospect, but this prospect can often be avoided by filing for bankruptcy. It is very important for Florida residents considering bankruptcy to understand the how bankruptcy filings affect home … [Read more...]
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Legal commentary by John McGuire of McGuire Law Offices
When a Child Gets in Trouble
Everyone knows that kids goof off or get in trouble. Children and young adults are often charged with state or even federal crimes. Sometimes the kids are having fun with their friends, but sometimes they have simply become part of the wrong crowd, doing things that are all too common in society. The laws for children are very different than for adults. Common charges for young adults include: Theft: whether petit theft or grand theft, DUI: can be juvenile or just underage, battery/assault: … [Read more...]