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Founded in 1997 we are experienced and knowledgeable Tampa attorneys practicing exclusively in Divorce, Family, Stepparent/Relative Adoption, Criminal Defense, and Personal Bankruptcy. We practice primarily in the cities of Tampa, Riverview, Brandon, Valrico, Lithia, Carrollwood, Northdale, North Tampa, Plant City as well as Hillsborough County, Pinellas County and Pasco County. We have offices conveniently located throughout Tampa Bay. Our lawyers have extensive experience practicing in contested and uncontested divorces, including military divorces, and family law, child support, child custody and visitation, relocation of children, alimony, domestic violence, distribution of assets and debts, retirement/pensions (military and private), enforcement and modification of final judgments, paternity actions, adoptions and name changes as well as criminal defense. We offer a free consultation to discuss your options. Please call us at 813-672-1900 or email us at info@familymaritallaw.com to schedule a consultation. Our representation of our clients reflects our dedication to them. We look forwarding to hearing from you! Se habla EspaƱol.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Initiating a Short Sale

A short sale can be initiated anytime you are unable to pay your mortgage and the home is headed for foreclosure. If you are filing for bankruptcy, a short sale can be accomplished during a bankruptcy if the automatic stay has been lifted as to the lender, or when the bankruptcy has been discharged. A short sale may even be accomplished after a Final Judgment of Foreclosure if it occurs prior to the auction sale. If so, then the Final Judgment judgment is vacated and per the FCRA the foreclosure cannot appear on your credit report.

Lenders do not have to agree to a short sale; however, the lender will usually prefer a short sale to a foreclosure if the lender believes it will receive more from the short sale than from a foreclosure sale. In addition, even if the lender may obtain less, a short sale may be quicker for the lender than a foreclosure, which will allow the lender to obtain funds for the home earlier -- and that is beneficial. Go to the following link for more information www.familymaritallaw.com/CM/bankruptcy/short-sale-vs-foreclosure.asp

5 Frequently Asked Questions About Divorce In Tampa

Everyone understands the basic concept of divorce. It is a legal process people must go through when they want to formally end their marriag...