People talk openly about financial and economic problems, but there is little open discussion about the toll financial hardship can take on a person’s health. Financial stress is a leading cause of depression and other significant health issues, both mental and physical. The toll financial stress takes on a person often is not outwardly visible and can silently intensify. If you are suffering, or if you know someone who is suffering, there are people who can help.

Our United States Bankruptcy Court Middle District of Florida has a section with resources on where to go for emotional support. Visit www.flmb.uscourts.gtov/support/ Community Resources: Statewide United Way The Heart of Florida United Way provides help to people in need through its Community Resource Line.
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People consider hiring a Bankruptcy attorney when they are in financial trouble, about to experience financial trouble or have experienced financial trouble in the past. So Bankruptcy clients come to me when they are under a great deal of stress and unsure what their options may be. One of the major stressors is the cost of filing a Bankruptcy.

Cost is a huge stressor, this is why fixed fee or flat rate billing is so appealing to my clients. By having a flat rate fee, my clients know what to expect, and they know whether or not they can handle that expectation. After all,
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Bankruptcy-it does not discriminate

Financial trouble, disasters, recessions, theft, job loss, and health issues can hit anyone at anytime. Feeling hopeless or isolated and apart from society can compound the issue. These feelings can prevent us from getting a fresh start and moving forward. Here are a few people
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Has the stigma of Bankruptcy subsided?

Based on 15 years of practice and hearing what my clients have to share, my answer is yes. The same answer goes for people who ask me if it is easier to recover, get a fresh start and bounce back. 15 years ago it may
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