Debtor Cannot Defend Foreclosure After Surrendering Property
Last month, the District Court for the Southern District of Florida issued a bankruptcy court order to urge chapter 7 debtors to surrender real property by directing the debtors to halt all foreclosure defense. The decision in Failla v. Citibank, N.A., is the first of...
Need An Attorney? Don’t Hire Until You Ask These 5 Questions
If you need a legal representation, where do you begin your search to find the best attorney for your case? There are key questions to ask prospective lawyers before you hire them. If the answers you receive from the following 5 questions meet your expectations, you...
Florida Alimony Reform Legislation is Back Before State Legislators
Supporters of Florida Alimony reform are once again pushing legislation that will change the way alimony is calculated in the Sunshine State. This fall, Senator Tom Lee filed Senate Bill 250, a bill that contains similar language to last year’s bill that died. In this...
Florida Makes The Top 5 List Of States with Highest Foreclosure Rates
According to RealtyTrac’s latest U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, the foreclosure crisis is far from over, especially in Florida. The Sunshine State had the nation’s third-highest foreclosure rate in October 2015 when one in every 579 homes received a foreclosure...
Klein Law Group Defends Homeowners Against HOA Foreclosure Action and Wins
Kunal A. Mirchandani, Esq., attorney at Klein Law Group, was successful at having his client’s foreclosure case dismissed. Mr. Mirchandani’s specialist in foreclosure law yielded a big victory for his clients. The case involves a husband and wife from El Savador. They...
Florida Couple’s Divorce Plays Out Like a Scene from The War of the Roses
Residents in an upscale Florida neighborhood are very worried about their 69-year-old neighbor who has been living on his million dollar front lawn since March. The concerned citizens have repeatedly asked local authorities to intercede in the months-long dispute...
7 Ways to Make the Holidays Easier for Divorced Parents and their Children
Like it or not, the holidays are just around the corner. If you are a divorced parent, the word “holiday” may send chills up your spine. The season can be a tricky time for exes and their children. So how can you stay conflict-free as you delicately navigate through...
Former Petroleum Executive Owes Ex-Wife Millions Due to Delay in Stock Transfer
A Florida judge ruled in a favor of Ashley Kozel, ex-wife of former Gulf Keystone Petroleum CEO Todd Kozel, after her attorneys argued the stock she was owed from their divorce settlement was not transferred to her when required, affecting the stock’s worth. She was...
Will Your Family Have to Pay Your Debts After You Die?
You may wonder what will happen to your debt after you die. Will your family be stuck with it? Would what you owe truly be the legal responsibility of your loved ones? Learn who — and who will not — be liable for any debt you owe after you die. Below are answers to...
Eric Klein Interviewed by CreditCards.com
Boca Raton bankruptcy attorney, Eric Klein, was recently interviewed by creditcards.com, a leading online credit card marketplace, for his experience guiding the wealthy through bankruptcy. In the article, “Why bankruptcy of the rich and famous is nothing like yours,”...