Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Florida

engaged with dual debt and civil judgement

My fiance and I have credit card debt and a civil judgement against him. He is on probation till 7/10/02 and we are marrying on 5/4/02. We are forced to declare bankrupcy and want to know when the best time to do this is. The credit cards are in either his or my name, not both, but they equal about $20,000 total. We have no assets whatsoever and just need to get a fresh start in life. How much does it generally cost to have a lawyer for this and what if we can't pay...remember, no assets. What if we do nothing at all rather than filing? Please help, we are drowning in stress.


Asked on 3/18/02, 8:42 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Alexander M. Rosenfeld Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.

Re: engaged with dual debt and civil judgement

Bankruptcy is a viable option. The cost will be about $1500 for atty fees plus costs of about $200.00. A consultation is highly recommended. Call me for an appointment/

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Answered on 3/18/02, 8:56 pm
Joel Cohen Joel M. Cohen,P.A.

Re: engaged with dual debt and civil judgement

If you wait until after you are married, we can do a single joint filing. Cost:$750+$200 filing fee. I also recommend some professional counselling; words like probation, judgment, engaged = stress. If you are discharged from your debts, do you know how to avoid those mistakes? The BEST to you!

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Answered on 3/18/02, 10:25 pm


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