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Debt Collection, Garnishment, Repossession
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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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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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.
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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
A Guide For Homeowners Facing Foreclosure - Avoid Scams Scammers are targeting people having trouble paying
their mortgages. Some claim to be able to
?rescue? homeowners from foreclosures, while others
promise loan modifications ? for a fee. The
Federal Trade Commission, the nation?s consumer
protection agency, wants you to know how
to avoid scams that could make your housing situation go from bad to worse.
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Are You a Victim of Housing Discrimination? Fair Housing refers to laws and regulations
that make it illegal to discriminate on the
basis of a protected class in many activities
which relate to the sale, lease, or rental of
housing.
By: Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. - Daytona Office
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Avoiding Loan Modification Scams
By: Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. - Daytona Office
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