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In addition to directing you to Christian lawyers for hire, the Jacksonville Christian Lawyer Directory provides two forms of free legal information. Our member lawyers participate in a weekly radio program, heard in Jacksonville, Florida on 88.1 FM or anywhere in the world via online broadcast streaming at www.ilovethepromise.com. This page lists the legal topics that will be discussed in this month's programs.

Additionally, every month the Jacksonville Christian Lawyer Directory will post to its website new frequently asked questions summarizing legal issues. This month's FAQs are listed below. Prior questions are found on the FAQ Archives page, indexed according to legal fields.

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THIS MONTH'S FEATURED FAQs

HOW IS A PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER PAID?
Most legal services are paid for on an hourly fee basis via monthly invoices. By contrast, personal injury services are paid for via a "contingency fee", calculated as a percentage of the recovery made in the claim. If that "contingency" does not occur - if the claim is unsuccessful and no recovery is made - then the client pays the attorney nothing. The Florida Bar, which governs all Florida attorneys, has determined what percentages an attorney can charge for a contingency fee.

BANKRUPTCY: What is a discharge?
A Chapter 7 discharge is an order signed by the Bankruptcy Judge declaring all of your eligible debt to be discharged. The Order of Discharge creates a permanent injunction against a creditor whose debt is discharged from attempting to collect the debt from you. The Order of Discharge is normally entered about 110 days after the Chapter 7 case is filed. Your attorney should discuss with you what debts cannot be discharged.

BANKRUPTCY: Are certain debts non-dischargeable?
Yes. The most common non-dischargeable debts are alimony, child support, certain property settlement agreements, certain income tax liabilities, Department of Revenue sales tax liability, Internal Revenue Service pay roll tax liability or trust fund liability, and many student loans. In addition, certain debt created by fraud, embezzlement or conversion can be found to be non-dischargeable.