Tag Archives: Miami Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Attorneys
How Does a Divorce Settlement Affect a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
In a divorce, the parties reach an agreement on how to divide any property held or acquired by the marriage. Once approved by a Florida court, this agreement forms a binding contract. But what happens when one of the former spouses files for Chapter 13 bankruptcy? Does bankruptcy affect the other spouse’s rights under… Read More »
Can the State Harass Me Over Child Support Payments After a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
Filing for bankruptcy automatically stops—or stays—most efforts to collect debts that you owe pending resolution of your case. But there are several exception to this automatic stay rule. For example, a bankruptcy petition will not stop efforts to collect or enforce child support payments. In fact, since any property that you acquire after filing… Read More »