FAQs

There is no bad time to make a will. If you are concerned about what will happen to your family and assets upon your death you should have a will.

An uncontested divorce should not take more than 2-4 months.

Every county has different rules for the required paperwork that must be filled out prior to your final hearing.

An uncontested divorce occurs when two parties agree to the terms of their divorce without having to go through litigation or other normal litigation procedures.

If you stand to inherit something and know of that when you file, you must disclose your potential inheritance and it could become property of the bankruptcy estate.

Yes, your retirement accounts and social security benefits are normally safe in a bankruptcy.

Yes, most people can keep their homes when filing bankruptcy. In the state of Florida the Homestead Exemption can normally be applied to protect your home.

Your ability to keep your property(personal and real) depends on the exemptions you qualify for. Most people can keep their homes, cars, and normal household belongings. Please consult an attorney to learn more about what would be exempt.

Yes, your bankruptcy filing will stop any lawsuit that is currently in progress. If you have a judgment against you, the debt owed from the judgment will be discharged. Please consult an attorney on whether there are any extra steps needed to remove judgment liens.

Examples of secured debts include homes and vehicles. They have liens against them that must be paid in full before title/deed can be passed to the owner. Unsecured debts are not encumbered by any liens. Credit card debt is the biggest example.