Monthly Archives: March 2017
Can a Court Issue a Domestic Violence Order Based on Something That Happened Four Years Ago?
A domestic violence injunction can seriously affect a person’s constitutional and other civil rights. Florida’s domestic violence law is broadly written to afford a maximum relief from an abusive spouse or intimate partner. But in their zeal to protect apparent victims, some judges are too quick to issue an injunction without properly considering the… Read More »
Can I Get in Trouble If I Lie to My Creditors?
A Chapter 7 bankruptcy is designed to give a debtor a fresh start by discharging any outstanding debts, such as civil judgments obtained by creditors. But there are limits to what a bankruptcy court can and will discharge. For instance, federal law prohibits a debtor from discharging a debt obtained through “false pretenses, a… Read More »