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Filing Bankruptcy Before Marriage
Bankruptcy before saying your wedding vows can save your new spouse from the harmful effects of your debt issues. Debt and finances are not exciting topics to discuss when deciding to get engaged or married, but failure to address existing debt issues turn your wedded...
Do I need an Independent Contractor Agreement?
Hiring an Independent Contractor An independent contractor is also known as a freelancer, consultant, or contractor. A small business owner who hires a contractor is not required to withhold income taxes, pay...
Assemble Your Busines Team
When starting a new business, it is important to not only research tasks to get started, but also who will be on your business team. Your business team is a collection of professionals who assist your business with how to structure your business, legal compliance,...
Budgeting for Paying Debt
Budgeting and gathering information about your financial life is an essential step in getting control back from debts in your life. With my bankruptcy clients, this is discussed in the consultation and part of the planning process. Developing a plan for success is...
Homestead Exemption Protection & Judgment Liens
The Florida homestead exemption is laid out in Art. X, §4 of the Florida Constitution. Article X, Section 4 states that a Florida resident is exempt from the forced sale of his or her homestead real property from a judgment based on money, except for the payment of...
Bankruptcy Attorney Kelly Roberts named 2019 Super Lawyers Rising Star
Sarasota Bankruptcy Attorney, Kelly Roberts, has been selected to the 2019 Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. This will be Kelly Roberts 5th time receiving this honored designation. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by...
Importance of a Deadlock Provision
What is a deadlock provision? Deadlock provisions are often overlooked in the drafting of operating agreements. A deadlock provision is a procedure for resolving disputes and tied votes when the is no majority, such as when you have a two (2) member...
Primer on Business Entity Choices
Congratulations on making the decision to start a new business! Whether starting a company on your own or with partners, it is important to get ready to make some important decisions. First and foremost, it is essential to choose the right business entity to form....
Cheap Bankruptcy Help May Be Anything But
There is a Spanish saying “lo barato sale caro” that has stuck with me from my time practicing in Miami. I often speak with and take cases over where the debtor filed bankruptcy with an attorney that did not know much about bankruptcy, used a petition preparer, or...
What to Know about Filing an Emergency Bankruptcy
An emergency bankruptcy filing should be avoided at all costs, but sometimes lawsuits, garnishments, and foreclosure sales come as a surprise and an emergency bankruptcy filing is needed before the harm done is irreparable. An emergency bankruptcy filing is often...
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