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Question by Old Bluegrass Picker: What is the average cost of a chapter 13 bankruptcy filing in Florida? The client has two debtors. One is BOA (three credit cards) and one hospital bill. Fairly simple are straight forward. She was quoted $ 1500.00. Is this price in line with what other lawyers would charge for [...]
Question by c_dawg: Would you rather work in Legal Aid in SE Florida or start over in a private firm in NY? I’m probably going to have to leave my private firm here in Fla. due to politics and am considering two things. One is working for a local not-for-profit such as Legal Aid representing [...]
Question by PUMA: Is there a maximum legal foreclosure defense fee for attorneys/lawyers in Florida? Please provide source or law statute if possible. I know for Bankruptcy is not supposed to pass $ 2000.00 Best answer: Answer by TruthseekerNone. There are all sorts of exceptions including for bankruptcy, depending the type involved. Add your own [...]
Question by David: Legal Responsibility after Foreclosure. Is Florida law the same as California? My home is in foreclosure and wonder if my mortgage co. can try taking money out of my bank account? Best answer: Answer by evilattorneyIf the bank gets a deficiency judgment after foreclosure and sale of the house, your bank accounts [...]
Fight Back- The Florida Fair Foreclosure Act of 2012 is Anything But Fair
Question by Need Help: Foreclosure law in Florida, how long do I have before being removed from my home? All the court process have been dealt with and now I am simply waiting to get kicked out of the house. Does the sheriff just show up in your front door in Florida without notice? Best [...]
Question by Elle: Can someone whose been through it tell me exactly what happens in a foreclosure hearing in Florida? I divorced and was left with a house I couldn’t afford so I tried a short sale but no one bought it. I left it for an apartment I could afford and my ex disappeared. [...]
Question by vive l’empereur: Discrimination legal aid in Florida? I have a friend who has been discriminated against on several occasions while shopping at stores. She is not able to afford a lawyer and the only aid she could get is for an attorney that will not pursue financial compensation even though in several cases [...]
by New York Public Library Question by Lorraine J: I work in the state of Florida, my employer is deducting credit card service fees from my tips is this legal? If yes how much % can he take and If not where can I find info on it. Thanks. I get paid under W2 and [...]
Question by class member: An attorney files a foreclosure action against you in Florida on behalf of an inncorrect lender, can you sue ? My loan servicing company says this loan company has absolutely nothing to do with my mortgage, which is in good status. The attorney won’t return my calls. I know I have [...]