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• Posted By Richard A. Heller, P.A. 4-Apr-2018

  Condo Fees In Bankruptcy | Orlando Bankruptcy Lawyers

  Do I Still Need to Pay My Condominium Fees After They Have Been Surrendered in Bankruptcy? Although your Condo Association fees can be discharged in bankruptcy, particular types of Condo Association fees cannot be eliminated through bankruptcy. You ...

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• Posted By Richard A. Heller, P.A. 2-Apr-2018

  Bankruptcy Fraud | Orlando Bankruptcy Lawyers

  Is It Considered Fraud if I Incur Consumer Debt Before Bankruptcy? The majority of your accumulated credit card debt can be forgiven in bankruptcy. However, if a credit card company, or any such creditor, can prove that you defrauded them in your ...

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• Posted By Richard A. Heller, P.A. 23-Mar-2018

  Bankruptcy & Divorce

  When Is the Right Time to File for Bankruptcy when Divorce Is Involved? Divorce commonly leads many people to decide to file for bankruptcy. Many financial problems will lead a couple to file for divorce. However, it is important to plan out how to ...

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• Posted By Richard A. Heller, P.A. 1-Jun-2016

  We're Moving

  We are pleased to announce Richard A. Heller, P.A., your trusted Orlando divorce attorneys, are moving to a new location on June 1 st ! The new location will be conveniently located overlooking Interstate 4 and will be more convenient to Seminole ...

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• Posted By Richard A. Heller, P.A. 13-Jul-2015

  June 26, 2015: Same-Sex Marriages Recognized in All States

  The U.S. Supreme Court came to a momentous decision on the issue of same-sex marriages on June 26, 2015 in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges. In a close 5-4 vote, it is now required that all states in the U.S. grant marriage licenses to same-sex ...

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• Posted By Richard Heller 10-Jul-2015

  What is Community Property? Is it Applicable in Florida?

  The concept of "Community Property" has to do with the rights of married persons to property that is not titled in both parties' names. It is not really a relevant discussion about Florida divorce law as the concept of community ...

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• Posted By Richard A. Heller, P.A. 4-May-2015

  5 Reasons to Stay Away From Social Media During a Divorce

  In this day and age, social media is a staple of our everyday lives. It allows us to stay connected with friends, family, and even casual acquaintances. As powerful as this source of communication is, it comes with certain dangers for maintaining our ...

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• Posted By Richard A. Heller, P.A. 30-Jan-2015

  What Happens to Property I Owned Before Marriage?

  Florida is an equitable distribution state, meaning that the way property and debts are divided in divorce is determined by what is fair for each spouse. Depending on the details of the divorce, what may be fair to one spouse may leave another with ...

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• Posted By Richard A. Heller, P.A. 16-Jan-2015

  Can I Get a Legal Separation Instead Of an Annulment Or Divorce?

  Many states allow for one spouse to separate from the other spouse as an alternative to divorce, with even some allowing permanent separation. This permanent separation allows a couple to avoid going through the divorce process while acquiring their ...

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• Posted By Richard A. Heller, P.A. 2-Jan-2015

  Can Child Custody Be Modified?

  One of the things that many people who have fought for child custody do not realize is that the court decision is not permanent. The court will seek to provide the child with the scenario that is in their best possible interests at that moment in ...

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• Posted By Richard A. Heller, P.A. 19-Dec-2014

  Is There an Advantage To Hiring a Local Family Law Attorney?

  Family law is one of the most sensitive subjects of law, as it directly affects and involves you and your loved ones. In many cases, anytime you are involved in a family court case, you are directly fighting against someone you have a relationship ...

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• Posted By Richard A. Heller, P.A. 13-Aug-2014

  Pros and Cons of Legal Separation

  If you live in Florida and are considering legal separation, you may be surprised to find out that Florida is among the few states that do not offer a formal means of legal separation. Still, you can enact a separation in several ways. The most ...

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• Posted By Richard A. Heller, P.A. 6-Aug-2014

  Child Support Modifications

  No matter how carefully you planned the terms of your divorce, circumstances are subject to change. If you have found yourself unable to support your child as planned, you can request a child support modification to accommodate any unforeseen ...

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• Posted By Richard A. Heller, P.A. 10-Jun-2014

  How Can We Help You With Your Child Custody Issues?

  During the divorce process, you may feel overwhelmed with the important decisions that need to be made concerning the matter of child custody. It is understandable why you would feel this way—the decisions you make now will have great impact on ...

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• Posted By Richard A. Heller, P.A. 28-Mar-2014

  To File Bankruptcy There is a Means Test, What is it and How is it Applied?

  While Chapter 7 is known as the "liquidation" bankruptcy, many Chapter 7 cases are "no-asset" cases, meaning the debtor doesn't have any nonexempt assets and therefore doesn't have to liquidate or lose anything. Since a ...

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• Posted By Richard A. Heller, P.A. 21-Mar-2014

  What is Lien Stripping and How Can it Help Me?

  As many Floridians are well aware, the real estate collapse in 2008 hurt senior mortgage lenders, but it caused even more damage to junior lenders whose second liens went from above water to below in the blink of an eye. In the wake of the mortgage ...

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• Posted By Richard A. Heller, P.A. 14-Mar-2014

  Why is There Such a Disparity in Legal Fees for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

  If you are looking into filing for bankruptcy, you may be wondering why there is such a disparity in legal fees for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. In any service industry, you will generally see a disparity in prices for services rendered. Some attorneys ...

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• Posted By Richard A. Heller, P.A. 7-Mar-2014

  How Much Debt is Necessary to File Bankruptcy?

  Florida is one of the sunshine states that were hit hard by the Great Recession. Even today, countless Floridians are still feeling the sting from losing their jobs or having lost their homes because of underwater mortgages. If you are currently ...

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• Posted By Richard A. Heller, P.A. 13-Feb-2014

  Attorney Richard A. Heller to Lecture at Probate Seminar

  On Tuesday, May 20, 2014, the National Business Institute (NBI) will host a seminar called "The Probate Process From Start to Finish" in Orlando, Florida. Orlando Estate Planning Attorney Richard A. Heller will be one of the speakers at ...

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• Posted By Richard A. Heller, P.A. 10-Feb-2014

  Richard A. Heller, P.A. Developments: New Attorney & New Publication

  Richard A. Heller, P.A. has some exciting news—we recently added a new lawyer to our legal team! Attorney Mark L. Graham has valuable professional experience and is prepared to handle both criminal defense and civil litigation cases at our law ...

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• Posted By Richard A. Heller, P.A. 30-Jan-2014

  My Girlfriend Just Had My Child, What Do I Need To Do To Be Sure I Have Rights?

  Our state has very precise laws governing the custodial rights of a biological father when a child has been born out of wedlock. If you are not legally married to your child's mother when she delivers your baby, you will have very few legal ...

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• Posted By Richard A. Heller, P.A. 23-Jan-2014

  My Son Is 17, Lives By Himself and Has A Job. Can He Be Legally Emancipated?

  The circumstances under which a 17-year-old may be able to become emancipated from his or her parents are extremely limited. If you as a parent want to see your son emancipated, the court will require you prove that emancipation is in the best ...

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• Posted By Richard A. Heller, P.A. 16-Jan-2014

  My Spouse Had An Affair, Why Should I Now Have To Pay Support And Divide Assets?

  Our state has what is known as a "no-fault" concept of divorce. This means that the court will not generally take into consideration either party's infidelity or failure to adhere to the terms of the marital contract. It will simply ...

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• Posted By Richard Heller 14-Jan-2014

  What is a Collaborative Divorce?

  Typically, a "collaborative divorce" is a divorce where the parties want to settle without a trial, but may have some complicating factors, for which the spouses need some help. The parties may need input from a therapist regarding ...

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• Posted By Richard Heller 7-Jan-2014

  How do I Choose an Attorney, and what Should I Expect to pay for Legal Representation?

  Choosing an attorney is a highly individualized decision. Experience is a big factor to consider. Also, it can be beneficial to get a referral from someone you know that had a good experience with a particular attorney. Attorneys vary greatly in what ...

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