Learn More About Collections Law in Orange Lake, Florida

Orange Lake is an unincorporated community in Marion County, Florida, United States. It is located on US 441, on Orange Lake south of McIntosh. It's worth noting that 95% of the community is located in Marion County while the other 5% is located in northern neighbor Alachua. Also, the entire lake is located in Alachua County but is under the jurisdiction of Marion County Water Management. The Marion County portion of Orange Lake is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Alachua County portion is part of the Gainesville Metropolitan Statistical Area.

What is collections law?

Lawyers who practice collections law assist creditors in the collection and satisfaction of outstanding debt, including car loans, student loans, credit cards, judgments, medical debts, mortgage debt, enforcement of rights under liens, and recovery of court-ordered judgments. Debt collections attorneys may also assist clients in repossessing the real and personal property of insolvent debtors.

Personal Bankruptcy and Business Bankruptcy attorneys can advise on debt relief options and guide individuals through each phase of a federal bankruptcy filing.

Answers to collections law issues in Florida

What are the different options for bankruptcy?

There are six basic types of bankruptcy cases provided for under the Bankruptcy Code, each of which is discussed...

How can I protect myself from debt collectors?

Laws prohibit debt collectors from using abusive or deceptive tactics to collect a debt. Unfortunately, many...

When can a creditor garnish my wages, place a lien on my house, seize my bank account, or take my tax refund?

For the most part, a creditor must sue you, obtain a court judgment, and then solicit the help of a sheriff or other...

How soon after I miss a house payment will the bank begin foreclosure proceedings?

This varies from state to state and lender to lender, but most lenders don't start foreclosure proceedings until you...

Federal court opinions concerning collections law in Florida

237 F3d 81 Elisha Hack v. The President Fellows of Yale College