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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Florida

Bankruptcy is a way for you to get

your life back and start fresh.

Let us guide you through the

process from start to finish.

There are times in life where credit cards, medical bills,

car payments, and other financial obligations simply

cannot be fulfilled. This happens usually as a result of job loss,

wage reduction, illness, and a variety of other factors.

Many individuals at this point in their lives consider filing for bankruptcy.

A Chapter 7 bankruptcy may be filed in order to try to get a “fresh start.” While many people opt to do it on their own, it is best to hire experienced attorneys that can protect as much of your assets as possible. Here, at the Florida bankruptcy attorney and staff at The Law Offices of Carolina Nunez, P.A. -- we help guide you through the process and make sure we protect as much of your property as possible. Many debts such as medical bills, credit cards, and other unsecured debts may be discharged. Many individuals feel relief after a Chapter 7 filing because they know it may lead to a new beginning to make things “right” again.

Whenever you decide to call our offices, the first step would be to determine whether filing a Chapter 7 would be right for you. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy is known as the “liquidation” bankruptcy.

Step 1 - Qualifications for a Bankruptcy in Florida:

At The Law Offices of Carolina Nunez, P.A., our Florida bankruptcy attorney will look to see if you qualify for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing. Under current bankruptcy laws, your income has to be below the “median income” for your area or you have to pass a “means test.” The bankruptcy “means test” is a calculation of your income and expenses. Our Florida bankruptcy attorney and department at The Law Offices of Carolina Nunez, P.A., we will help guide you through this process as our team will have a consultation with you to go over your

monthly income and obligations.

Step 2 - Credit Counseling:

Before filing a bankruptcy in the Middle District of Florida,

you must receive budget and credit counseling

from an approved credit counseling agency within 180

days before your case is filed. Upon completion of your

counseling bankruptcy course, you will be given a certificate.

The Florida bankruptcy attorney and staff at The Law Offices of Carolina Nunez, P.A.

will be able to guide you through this process before your bankruptcy is formally filed.

Step 3 - Exemptions in a Bankruptcy Case:

A liquidation bankruptcy means that there is a trustee assigned to each case and the trustee is able to seize and liquidate assets in order to pay off your creditors. Many people worry that their cars or homes will be seized, but there are exemptions available to protect your assets.

If you have homesteaded property in Florida, your equity can be protected. Furthermore, up to $1,000 of automobile equity or personal property is also protected (doubled if filing as married).

If you have not filed for Florida’s homestead or own real property, then you may also qualify for a a $4,000 Wildcard exemption. The Florida bankruptcy attorney at The Law Offices of Carolina Nunez, P.A. will look at your assets and discuss with you appropriate exemptions to apply in your case.

Step 4 - Debt That Cannot Be Discharged:

It is very important to note that there are certain types of debt

that cannot be discharged by a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Some tax debt, secured loans such as a mortgage or an

automobile loan, child support, alimony, and other types

of secured loans.

This is why it is important to hire a bankruptcy attorney in Florida to

look over your petition. Having a bankruptcy attorney will provide you with a more

secure way to protect your property from the liquidation process.

Step 5 - Benefits of a Bankruptcy:

While a Chapter 7 bankruptcy may relieve your unsecured debts, if you qualify, filing for a Chapter 7 also brings you benefits. A filing may halt the process of wage garnishment, repossession of an automobile, residential foreclosure, and creditor calls. If there are any issues with creditors after you file for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Florida, you simply have to inform our bankruptcy attorney as soon as possible.

The biggest benefit of them all, however, is being able to have a fresh start.

Don't try to do it yourself -- it is possible that you may lose protections avaialble to you in a bankruptcy proceeding. Our Florida bankruptcy attorney at The Law Offices of Carolina Nunez, P.A. can guide you -- call us today at 407-376-2229. Our offices are located near Orlando in Winter Park and Daytona Beach.