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One of the key aims of the bankruptcy process is affording debtors a "fresh start" by granting them a discharge of their debts, However, the Bankruptcy Code has excepted certain debts that are ...

A newly minted lawyer is bringing suit over debt incurred to prepare for her bar exams. Boca Raton attorney Verhonda Williams said she struggled to find work after graduating law school in 2011 and ...

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When financial hardships strike with increasing intensity, the thought of declaring bankruptcy can emerge as a beacon of hope for individuals and businesses alike. In its essence, bankruptcy is a ...