If you were divorced in another country or state and you need to collect monies owed to you for that judgment from your ex-spouse who lives in Florida, the first step is to domesticate the divorce judgment to Florida. Domestication of a foreign judgment, whether it be a divorce judgment or not, is a process where...
Category: Debt Collection
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Attorney Boyer on Contracts and Lien Laws
Attorney Francis M. Boyer spoke at the Florida Groundwater Association’s Annual Conference on Friday, May 2, 2014. He spoke about contracts and lien laws for contractors, subcontractors and more. The presentation and Attorney Boyer received great feedback from the audience, and Attorney Boyer looks forward to attending the conference next year. If you need assistance...
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Orlando Debt Collection Scam
The assets of and Orlando-based debt collection company were frozen by Attorney General Pam Bondi after its employees were accused of collecting debt through illegal means. The company goes by the names Vanderbilt & Associats, LLC and Buchanan Capital Management. The employees of the company were allegedly posing as police officers and government officials in order...
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Debt Collection Scams
There are many debt collection scams going on across the country. Allied Litigation Group, a company that claims to be based out of Houston, Texas, has been named a phony debt collection agency by the Better Business Bureau. It is only one of the debt collection scams affecting people nationwide. Complaints against the “company” have...
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Know Your Debt Collection Agreement and Rights
Know Your Debt Collection Agreement and Rights: Whenever you enter into a contract, it is important to read the fine print. It is also important to have an attorney review the contract so that you fully understand the contract and the laws that are applicable to the contract. Know Your Debt Collection Agreement and Rights...
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Debt Collector Calls Grieving Widow 50 Times a Day
Debt Collector Calls Grieving Widow 50 Times a Day: Have you been harassed by a debt collector? Debt collectors are required to abide by strict rules under both Florida Law and Federal Law. Those rules are designed to protect both the consumer and the integrity of the American credit system. Take a look at the situation...
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How to Maintain Your Attorney-Client Privilege
How to Maintain Your Attorney-Client Privilege: The attorney-client privilege is a sacred thing. It provides protection to the matters you discuss with your attorney that relate to your case. However, there are ways that you as the client can break the attorney-client privilege that can be detrimental to your case. It is important for a...
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How a Debt Collection Attorney Can Help Me
How a Debt Collection Attorney Can Help Me: Debt collectors are required to abide by strict rules under both Florida Law and Federal Law. Those rules are designed to protect both the consumer and the integrity of the American credit system. What are my rights under the debt collection laws? Within five (5) days of the...
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How to Enforce a Foreign Arbitration Award
How to Enforce a Foreign Arbitration Award: Boyer Law Firm knows how difficult it can be to receive a favorable arbitration award. We also understand that having such an award enforced can be a troublesome process. There are a number of Conventions, Acts and treaties that may apply to the enforcement of such awards. Know How...
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The 1099 Form and Short Sales or Foreclosures
The 1099 Form and Short Sales or Foreclosures: When a property is foreclosed or a short sale closed, the net sale price is applied toward the debt, but it doesn’t satisfy the entire obligation. The rest is usually either forgiven or written off. The number reported on the Form 1099 is the amount of the...
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