Birthday Wishes

WHMH wishes a happy birthday to legal assistant Jerry Updike.  Hope you have a great day, Jerry!

Congratulations Melissa Fussell!

WHMH congratulates Melissa Fussell, sister of file clerk Holly Fussell, for her excellent representation of the Rollins Debate Team at the National Parliamentary Debate Competition.  Melissa, a senior at Rollins majoring in International Affairs, won 2^nd place out of 1100 debate teams from colleges all over the country.  She also received 2^nd place for the Best Speaker award.  Melissa plans to attend law school when she graduates from Rollins, but has not yet decided where. Way to go Melissa!

What debts cannot be discharged?

Certain debts cannot be discharged in bankruptcy. The Bankruptcy Code lists several categories of such debts.  The most common types of debts that will not be discharged include, but are not limited to:

 

·   Most taxes and tax liens

·   Student Loans

 ·   Alimony and child support (domestic support obligations)

·   Debts obtained through fraud, false pretenses or false representation (in some cases)

·   Debts incurred from the operation of a motor vehicle, vessel or aircraft while you were

·   Debts you do not list in your bankruptcy

·   Debts you incur after the filing of your bankruptcy case 


 Filing a bankruptcy case is a big decision, and knowledge about the bankruptcy process gives you the power to make the best choices for your situation. Please contact our office to set up a consultation and discuss your specific needs with one of our knowledgeable attorneys.

Birthday Wishes

WHMH wishes a happy birthday to shareholder Peter Hill.  Peter is a native of Canada and became a US citizen in 1995. Before he became an attorney, Peter worked as a high school teacher and as a hotel manager.  Peter enjoys golf and spending time with his wife Carla, their children and grandchildren.  Hope you have a great day, Peter!

Congratulations Delani Baker!

WHMH congratulates Delani Baker, daughter of our receptionist Staci Baker.   Delani, a freshman at Edgewater High School, was inducted to the National Beta Club on March 6, 2012 and joins the 420,000 active members of the society which was formed in Landrum, SC in 1934.  The National Beta Club strives to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary schools and is the nation's largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization.  Pictured here is Delani at the ceremony.  Way to go Delani!

What Can I Keep if I File Bankruptcy?

Under Florida bankruptcy law or the Bankruptcy Code, exemptions may include, but are not limited to:

• Unemployment, disability, veterans and social security benefits
• Retirement plan and life insurance proceeds
• Alimony or child support
• Some personal property
• Crime victim and workers compensation
• Any professionally prescribed health aids

Filing a bankruptcy case is a big decision, and knowledge about the bankruptcy process gives you the power to make the best choices for your situation. Please contact our office to set up a consultation and discuss your specific needs with one of our knowledgeable attorneys.