Monthly Archives: December 2024
Can I Save My Home If I File for Bankruptcy?
When Floridians file for bankruptcy or consider a bankruptcy filing, they often worry that they will lose their home. Not only does Florida have an extremely generous homestead exemption for bankruptcy filers, but bankruptcy in Florida might actually be a tool that can allow you to keep your home when you are behind on… Read More »
Commonly Asked Questions About SSDI Benefits
Whether you recently became disabled yourself, or you are working to help a family member determine their eligibility for disability benefits, it is important to learn more about how Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits work and what information is necessary to receive payments. Before beginning the process of applying for disability benefits, disabled… Read More »
Can I Have Holiday Debt Discharged in a New Year Bankruptcy?
The holiday season might be a festive time for families and friends, but it is also a costly time of the year. According to a recent CNBC report, about 28 percent of credit card users are still making payments on holiday debt from 2023 while planning to take on additional debt this holiday season…. Read More »
Paralysis and SSDI Benefits
Benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program are paid to recipients with a wide range of disabling medical conditions. The Social Security Administration (SSA), which administers SSDI benefits, uses a “Blue Book” that identifies various categories of impairment that can qualify a person for SSDI benefits based on the disability requirement. To… Read More »