We completed a 5 year Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Our HELOC was not included in the repayment plan. When I reached out to the bank after discharge they would not work with me to set up payments. The account has been "charged off" but it is still on the books and the collections department wants...

Hello justbroke and others. It’s been a while. Not a whole lot has happened other than the trustee asking for a plan modification to include step up payments after a 401k loan is paid off in 2025. My first confirmation meeting scheduled for next week. Is it possible to get the plan approved on...

Hello. What happens if we sell out house in Florida? We currently have over $200k equity in the house based on current market prices. The total amount is currently exempt in FL. But once we sell it (if), will the proceeds of the sale be no longer exempted, and the trustee will require to pay 100% of...

What happens if I file for Bankruptcy as sole debtor and then usually file taxes jointly. Does anyone know if my refund at risk? I am in Florida.

I am planning on filing at the end of the year so I'm getting my ducks in a row. I'm thinking we may now qualify for Chapter 7 so I want to think through everything involved in that so I'm not blindsided if that's the case. I'm in the Middle Court of Florida Tampa area to give you an idea of where we...

Ive had consulted with different attorneys but have not gotten a direct answer.

My current situation is the following:

Background:

- I am unemployed and looking for work.


- I have the second mortgage (wells fargo) from...

doesn't matter who you vote for, just VOTE. it's our right and so many fought for the freedom to make our votes heard.


now, i what to "share" my voting experience in florida, as this was so surrealistic, it could only happen in the movies .


in florida...

I'll try to make this short. My husband has an over $120,000 private education loan with Key Bank . Our Chapter 7 was discharged in July. He is now getting calls from Key Bank- they just ask him to call. We want to have our ducks in a row before we call. Has anyone had success negotiating a payment...

I recently inherited a house in North Florida. I have resided in South Florida for 40+ years. I currently rent after doing a short sale on personal residence and now need to file BK. I'm confused about domicile vs homestead. Once probate is finished the N Fla home will not have homestead for tax purposes,...

January 8, 2012

Q. It is known throughout the community that my neighbor filed for bankruptcy six months ago, and she continues to use the community pool and gym. This owner is also telling everyone that she does not have to pay assessments anymore. Is this true and what can be done?—...

this is really interesting!!! it's really dealing about what's going on in the florida area, however, good info!!


"Is there any wonder there is so much discontent in this country? Nationwide, HAMP has been nothing less than a dismal failure for struggling homeowners trying to...

Hey everyone - I just got back from my easy-breezy 341 meeting. Like everyone on here has said IT IS QUICK! I know there are exceptions, of course, but my meeting was pretty by the book. I apologize in advance if this post is long but I just want to explain how my meeting went and hopefully calm the...

April 14, 2011

Thanks to lower unemployment and fewer bankruptcies, the nation's economic stress edged down in February as all but five states strengthened from January, according to The Associated Press' monthly analysis.

Three states that were hit hardest by the recession...

Here's some info for all my fellow Florida neighbors (Sarasota County -Tampa Middle District). After filing for Ch. 7 in 2007 includinging our home & being discharged in 1/2008 my home still sits vacant. The bank filed a Lis Pend in 6/12/2009, it went up for tax sale by county last July where Wachovia/Wells...

Here's some info for all my fellow Florida neighbors (Sarasota County -Tampa Middle District). After filing for Ch. 7 in 2007 & being discharged in 1/2008 my home still sits vacant. The bank filed a Lis Pend in 6/12/2009, it went up for tax sale by county last July where Wachovia/Wells Fargo paid...