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A Fresh Start: Bankruptcy Basics
(Separate Website)
A helpful video created by the Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association and Bay Area Legal Services, Inc.
By: Bay Area Legal Services, Inc. - Tampa
Filing Your Answer to a Complaint If you have been served with a lawsuit, this document will help you respond and protect your rights.
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Spanish / Español
Going to Small Claims Court Small Claims Courts
were established with the goal of providing
speedy, inexpensive and simple
justice in cases involving smaller
amounts of money. Read this brochure for information on the process.
How to Cope With Debts; How to Deal With Collectors There are times when a person is totally
overwhelmed with debts. Whatever the
circumstances?a medical emergency, the
loss of a job, or poor financial planning ?
a decision needs to be made about how to
cope with debts and how to deal with
collectors in this time of crisis.
By: Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. - Daytona Office
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Spanish / Español
Protection from Creditors Learn about your rights to protect your resources and property from creditors.
Things You Should Know About Small Claims Court
(Separate Website)
This web site is designed to familiarize you with the Pro Se small claims court process. It is intended for the citizens of the State of Florida. Florida?s State Constitution provides that all the citizens of the state shall have access to the court system. At times, however, the court system can be confusing and this web site is intended to provide the viewer with an understanding of the small claims court process as well as the necessary information to process a small claims case.
TIPS ON BEING AN INFORMED SENIOR CONSUMER FOOD FOR
THOUGHT
TIPS ON BEING AN
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SENIOR CONSUMER
HOW TO AVOID
HAVING YOUR
INCOME AND
ASSETS STOLEN
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